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Cambridge ends Oxford winning streak to take 162nd Boat Race

Cambridge men’s cox Ian Middleton, second left, and Oxford women’s cox Rosemary Ostfeld, left, are thrown into the river as they celebrate their victories after the Boat Race on the River Thames, London, Sunday March 27, 2016. Cambridge men’s won its first Boat Race in four years on Sunday, defeating university rival Oxford in the 162nd annual contest and the Oxford women’s crew won for the fourth straight time with Cambridge coming close to sinking in rough water. (Andrew Matthews / Associated Press)
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Cambridge won its first Boat Race in four years on Sunday, defeating university rival Oxford by 2 1/2 lengths in the 162nd annual contest on the River Thames.

Despite extremely rough and choppy waters, prerace favorite Cambridge looked more comfortable throughout the 4-mile course in southwest London, finishing in 18 minutes, 38 seconds.

Cambridge leads the series 82-79, with one tie. The race between the universities first took place in 1829 and is one of the oldest sporting events in the world. Cambridge has led overall since 1930.

Earlier, the Oxford women’s crew won for the fourth straight time by 24 lengths with Cambridge coming close to sinking in the 71st contest. Despite Oxford’s 13th win in 17 years, Cambridge has a 42-29 overall lead.