| 15th Boat Race | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | 27 March 1858 | ||
| Winner | Cambridge | ||
| Margin of victory | 7+1⁄2 lengths | ||
| Winning time | 21 minutes 23 seconds | ||
| Overall record (Cambridge–Oxford) | 9–6 | ||
| Umpire | Joseph William Chitty (Oxford) | ||
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The 15th Boat Race took place on the River Thames on 27 March 1858. Typically held annually, the event is a side-by-side rowing race between crews from the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge. The 1858 race, disrupted by poor rowing and a collision with a barge, was won by Cambridge, who defeated Oxford by 7+1⁄2 lengths in a time of 21 minutes 23 seconds.