University Boat Race photos

1 of 6 Cambridge win the toss and chose the Middlesex station but it's Oxford who make the best of the delayed start

2 of 6 The Oxford crew build up a lead and never look like being overtaken after passing under Hammersmith Bridge

3 of 6 Oxford put clear water between the two boats before crossing the line in a time of 16 mins 41 seconds

4 of 6 Oxford had the heaviest crew in the race's history but were outside Cambridge's 1998 record time by 22 seconds

5 of 6 It's a special victory for cox Acer Nethercott who was on the losing boat in controversial circumstances last year

6 of 6 There's delight on the winners' rostrum for Oxford who have now won three out of the last four race meetings