The Oxford crew seize the early lead after winning the toss and choosing the left-hand Surrey station

Crowds line the banks of the River Thames from Putney to Mortlake as the race begins to unfold

It is neck and neck as the boats reach Hammersmith Bridge but the Dark Blues pull away soon after

The pre-race underdogs maintain their advantage in tricky conditions to emerge victorious at the finish

A jubilant Oxford crew take in the applause after the university's fourth victory in five years

In time-honoured tradition the Oxford crew throw winning cox Sebastian Pearce into the water

Oxford president Barney Williams is showered in champagne after collecting the trophy on behalf of his crew