| 19th Boat Race | |||
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| Date | 12 April 1862 | ||
| Winner | Oxford | ||
| Margin of victory | 10 lengths | ||
| Winning time | 24 minutes 34 seconds | ||
| Overall record (Cambridge–Oxford) | 10–9 | ||
| Umpire | Joseph William Chitty (Oxford) | ||
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The 19th Boat Race between crews from the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge took place on the River Thames on 12 April 1862. Oxford won by 10 lengths in a time of 24 minutes and 34 seconds, taking the overall record to 10–9 in Cambridge's favour.