The Oxford crew seize the early lead after winning the toss and choosing the left-hand Surrey station
Crowds line the banks of the River Thames from Putney to Mortlake as the race begins to unfold
It is neck and neck as the boats reach Hammersmith Bridge but the Dark Blues pull away soon after
The pre-race underdogs maintain their advantage in tricky conditions to emerge victorious at the finish
A jubilant Oxford crew take in the applause after the university's fourth victory in five years
In time-honoured tradition the Oxford crew throw winning cox Sebastian Pearce into the water
Oxford president Barney Williams is showered in champagne after collecting the trophy on behalf of his crew
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