22nd Boat Race | |||
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Date | 8 April 1865 | ||
Winner | Oxford | ||
Margin of victory | 4 lengths | ||
Winning time | 21 minutes 24 seconds | ||
Overall record (Cambridge–Oxford) | 10–12 | ||
Umpire | Joseph William Chitty (Oxford) | ||
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The 22nd Boat Race between crews from the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge took place on the River Thames on 8 April 1865. Oxford won by four lengths in a time of 21 minutes 24 seconds. The race, described as "one of the most sensational races in this history" thus far, was umpired by Joseph William Chitty. It was the first time that a crew had won the Boat Race after being behind at Hammersmith Bridge.