| 32nd Boat Race | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | 20 March 1875 | ||
| Winner | Oxford | ||
| Margin of victory | 10 lengths | ||
| Winning time | 22 minutes 2 seconds | ||
| Overall record (Cambridge–Oxford) | 15–17 | ||
| Umpire | Joseph William Chitty (Oxford) | ||
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The 32nd Boat Race between crews from the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge took place on the River Thames on 20 March 1875. The Cambridge crew contained four Blues to Oxford's two, the latter went into the race without a win since the 1869 race. In a race umpired by Joseph William Chitty, Oxford won by ten lengths in a time of 22 minutes 2 seconds, taking the overall record in the event to 17–15 in their favour. One of the Cambridge crew broke his slide during the race.