Cambridge maintained its rowing superiority by convincingly winning both the men's and women's events against Oxford in the 170th and 79th races, respectively. The Cambridge women secured their eighth straight victory, overcoming a dramatic race start marred by aggressive coxing from Oxford's Daniel Orton, which led to a race stoppage. Nevertheless, after the restart, Cambridge quickly regained control and won decisively. The men's team demonstrated their strength with a third consecutive victory, overcoming early resistance from Oxford, who faced accusations of unsportsmanlike behavior in the lead-up to the races.
In dramatic circumstances, Cambridge's women's crew claimed an eighth consecutive victory, showcasing dominance that left Oxford behind amidst eligibility controversies that heightened tensions.
The men's crew also sealed a third successive win with a powerful performance, despite early challenges from Oxford, further solidifying Cambridge's ongoing supremacy in rowing.
The race started contentiously, with an aggressive maneuver by Oxford's cox, Daniel Orton, prompting a race stoppage by umpire Matthew Pinsent before Cambridge asserted their dominance.
Ultimately, none of the pre-race controversies impacted the final result; Cambridge appeared even more motivated, leading to a performance that reaffirmed their dominance.
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