The University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge, sometimes collectively known as Oxbridge, are the two oldest universities in the United Kingdom. Both were founded more than 800 years ago, and between them they have produced a large number of Britain's most prominent scientists, writers and politicians, as well as noted figures in many other fields.[1] Competition between Oxford and Cambridge also has a long history, dating back to around 1208 when Cambridge was founded by scholars taking refuge from hostile townsmen in Oxford.[2]
Rivalry between the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge is a phenomenon going back many centuries. During most of that time, the two were the only universities in England and Wales, making the rivalry more intense than it is now.
The 161st Boat Race will take place on 11 April 2015. Held annually, the Boat Race is a side-by-side rowing race (gara di canottaggio) between crews from the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge along a 4.2-mile (6.8 km) tidal stretch of theRiver Thames in south-west London.
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