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Boat Race concerns as River Thames contains high levels of E. coli bacteria, study shows
River Action has warned that the Thames would be classified as ‘poor’ under regulations if it were designated as a ‘bathing ...
The Boat Race: Why has Oxford and Cambridge’s annual river rivalry endured for almost 200 years?
Teams from the two universities have to deal with dirty tricks and dirty water - but it remains a key part of the British ...
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Boat Race: Crews warned don’t throw cox in the Thames
Olympic legend Sir Steve Redgrave insists this weekend’s Boat Race participants ... of the River Thames. Oxford and Cambridge crews have received “Guidance for Rowing When Water Quality ...
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Boat Race 2025 LIVE: Cambridge and Oxford do battle once again after controversial build-up
The Boat Race returns this afternoon for another day of rowing action on the River Thames as Oxford and Cambridge renew their historic rivalry. This year’s race has been surrounded by ...
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Boat Race water quality 'an ongoing concern'
Boat Race organisers say ... before throwing their cox in the Thames." Organisers have encouraged rowers from Oxford and Cambridge to follow British Rowing poor water quality guidance, including ...
The Sun12d
‘It’s a real worry’ – Boat Race concerns as water in River Thames three times BELOW safety standards
Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player... ROWING legend Sir Steve Redgrave believes the water quality in the River Thames is a "real worry" ahead of the 2025 Boat Race on Sunday.