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Why is the women’s race not held on the same day?

April 26, 2017held race women

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Why is the women’s race not held on the same day?

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The Women’s Boat Race is organised by Henley Boat Races and is held on the Henley stretch, originally used by the men in 1829. The race is held one week prior to the Boat Race. There are also races for men’s and women’s lightweights. It wouldn’t be possible to accomodate all of these races in the Boat Race programme. Cambridge lead Oxford by 40-24, with the first race being held in 1927. More information from Henley Boat Races.