"Heidi Long expressed pride in the team's effort, stating, 'I'm just so proud. Everyone's put in so much effort. It was just incredible, every single stroke this year, for the whole year.'"
"The atmosphere at the finish was filled with loud and passionate celebrations from the Oxford team, contrasting sharply with the somber mood among Cambridge's group after their defeat."
Oxford's women achieved a significant victory over Cambridge, ending an eight-year winning streak. Led by Olympic medallist Heidi Long, Oxford took an early lead and maintained it despite Cambridge's attempts to close the gap. The race took place on a challenging day with rough waters, but Oxford's determination secured their first win since 2016. The victory marked Oxford's 31st win in the women's race, while Cambridge has 49 wins. The atmosphere was celebratory for Oxford and somber for Cambridge after the defeat.
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