The Boat Race - Height & Weight of Crews

The annual boat race between the best rowers of Oxford University (Dark blues) and Cambridge University (Light blues) first began in 1829, making it one of the oldest sporting events in the world.

The race takes place on the River Thames between Putney and Mortlake, (4.2 miles / 6.8km in distance) and the banks are crowded with supporters.

2013, was the 159th race, and Oxford won.

So what sort of height and weight were the rowers?

Men Averages;

OXFORD

Age: 25 years

Weight: 94.7 kg (14 st 13 lbs / 209 pounds )

Height: 194 cm (6 ft 4 in)

CAMBRIDGE

Age: 25 years

Weight: 92.1 kg (14 st 7 lbs /203 pounds)

Height: 195 cm (6 ft 5 in)

The women teams have rowed against each other since 1927 and yearly since the 1960s at Henley. In 2015 they will start to row on the River Thames on the same day as the mens race.

Women Averages;

OXFORD

Age: 23 years

Weight: 66.6 kg (10 st 7 lbs / 147 pounds)

Height: 176 cm (5 ft 9 in)

CAMBRIDGE

Age: 22 years

Weight: 70.2 kg (11 st 1 lbs / 155 pounds)

Height: 178 cm (5 ft 10 in)