The Boat Race 1890

47th Boat Race
Date26 March 1890 (1890-03-26)
WinnerOxford
Margin of victory1 length
Winning time22 minutes 3 seconds
Overall record
(Cambridge–Oxford)
22–24
UmpireFrank Willan
(Oxford)

The 47th Boat Race took place in 1890. Held annually, it is a side-by-side rowing race between crews from the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge along the River Thames. The race, umpired by former Oxford rower Frank Willan) was won by Oxford. They passed the finishing post one length ahead of Cambridge in a time of 22 minutes 3 seconds, and took their overall lead in the event to 24–22.