Boat Race 2016: Cambridge men and Oxford women triumph – as it happened

Cambridge led from the front to win the men’s race for the first time since 2012, while Oxford won a dramatic women’s race which saw the Cambridge crew narrowly avoid sinking in tough conditions
Plenty of whooping, hollering and back-slapping on the banks of the Thames as the Light Blues pick up their first Boat Race win since 2012. Congratulations to Cambridge’s men, and Oxford’s women, who were both excellent in some of the toughest Tideway conditions we’ve seen in years. That’s all from me. Cheerio.
A dramatic contrast as both crews passed the finish line, with Luke Juckett, twice defeated in this race, standing up in celebration, while the Dark Blues slumped in their seats. Now, Cambridge are also slumped in their seats. They look absolutely exhausted.
Oxford fight gamely, keeping their opponents in sight, but Cambridge are too disciplined and determined to be reeled in now, and a final heave up to Chiswick Bridge sees them win by two-and-a-half lengths!