The Boat Race

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the first men's race year?1829
2. What is the second oldest inter-university sporting event?Globally
3. When did the first women's race take place?The first women's race was in 1927, and it became an annual event in 1964.
4. How long is the race course?The course is 4.2 miles (6.8 km) from Putney to Mortlake on the Thames.

Championship Course: The specific 4.2-mile stretch of the River Thames used for The Boat Race, known for its challenging tidal conditions.
Coxswain: The individual responsible for steering the rowing boat, strategizing, and motivating the crew during a race.
Blues: The prestigious award given to athletes who represent Oxford or Cambridge in The Boat Race, symbolized by their respective university colors.
Eights: The type of racing shell used in The Boat Race, propelled by a crew of eight rowers and steered by a coxswain.