‘That’s as dramatic as it gets’ – Result of women’s Boat Race delayed ‘by VAR’ after bizarre bumping incident
THE CONCLUSION to the women’s boat race was delayed after the Oxford and Cambridge boats made contact during the race.
That led to an umpire’s review reminiscent of VAR once both boats had crossed the finish line.
BBCThe Oxford cox was furious at the end of the race[/caption]
BBCThe Oxford boat bumped into Cambridge’s[/caption]
The incident took place when around two thirds of the the race was left, with Cambridge slightly ahead of Oxford.
As Oxford desperately tried to break in front, their boat made contact with the back of Cambridge’s.
The Oxford cox Joe Gellett made an impassioned plea to get Cambridge disqualified but the umpire was having none of it.
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