Underdogs Oxford make the better start and have a small lead over their rivals by Hammersmith Bridge But Cambridge battle back and go under Barnes Bridge in front and on course for victory Oxford are unable to respond and Cambridge cross the finish line at Mortlake to win by just over a length It is Cambridge's first Boat race triumph since 2004 and the crew are unable to contain their delight In keeping with tradition, the winning Cambridge team throw their cox Rebecca Dowbiggin into the water The victory is a sweet moment for Dowbiggin, who is aiming to win a gold medal at the 2012 Olympics Cambridge now lead the overall series, which dates back to 1829, by 79-73 with one dead heat
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