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CUBC Races at Head of Shanghai River Regatta
CUBC were recently invited by the organisers of the Head of Shanghai River Regatta to race in both Head and Sprint Races against crews including the GB and Australian national teams and Oxford Brookes. The weekend saw great racing by our men’s and women’s crews. The men took third in both the 4.2k Chase and…
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Medalling in the Thames
Story by Tim Koch of heartheboatsing.com. Photo credit: Tom Chivers. Many people who are fans of The Boat Race may have no connection with either university or to the sport of rowing but follow the beloved 200-year-old British national institution because of a passion for the River Thames and also for history and heritage. In such…
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The Boat Race Signs JL Racing as Official Kit Supplier
JL Racing has been appointed the official performance wear sponsor by The Boat Race Company. The partnership will see Oxford University Boat Club and Cambridge University Boat Club outfitted with JL Racing’s custom performance rowing apparel for training and racing. The world-famous sporting event between the UK’s two greatest universities now spans nearly 200 years…
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Job Opening: The Boat Race Company Non-Executive Director with Public Relations/Communications Expertise
The Boat Race Company Limited (BRCL) is looking for a Non-Executive Director with Public Relations/Communications expertise to join the Board, to help develop a strong BRCL PR strategy and to contribute to the board more broadly. Experience with major events would be helpful as would a strong ability to build and manage stakeholder relationships. A…
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Helmich takes bronze in the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris
Jan Helmich (Granta 2019, Trinity Hall) took bronze for Team Germany in the PR3 Mix2x at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris on Sunday, finishing behind Australia and Team GB in a tight race. The first-time Paralympian headed to Paris on a high, recently winning a gold medal in the PR3 Mix2x at World Rowing…
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Ferraro and John take gold for Great Britain in the U23 World Rowing Championships in Canada
Incoming Men’s President Luca Ferraro (BB’22, 23, 24) and Gus John (BB’24) took gold in the BM8+ at the U23 World Championships in St. Catharine’s, Canada last week. It what came to be the fourth gold of the day for Team GB, the Eight led from the start. The USA kept them under pressure throughout…
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CUBC alumnus set to race in the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris
Jan Helmich (Granta 2019, Trinity Hall) is set to represent Team Germany in the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. The first-time Paralympian heads to Paris on a high, recently winning a gold medal in the PR3 Mix2x at World Rowing Cup II, a bronze at World Rowing Cup III, and a silver in the 2024…
