Why is the Cambridge versus Oxford Boat Race not being held on the River Thames today?
The Boat Race 2021 has moved to the River Great Ouse in Ely
Cambridge University Boat Club crews train on the River Great Ouse near Ely in Cambridgeshire (Image: Joe Giddens/PA Wire)
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Cambridge win boat race as frustrated rowers stage protest in hard hats and hi-viz jackets to complain about lack of repairs to Hammersmith Bridge that forced contest to move to Ely
Cambridge have won the 166th men s Boat Race, their fourth win in last five events, on Sunday
Cambridge also won Women s Boat Race for the fourth time in a row, prevailing by less than one length
The race was moved from its usual residence along the Thames to Ely in Cambridgeshire due to Covid
Organisers of the world-famous Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race set to take place in Ely next month have asked fans to stay at home and watch the event on TV.