Boat Race 2025 DELAYED after incident seconds into women’s race as ex-Olympic champ nearly disqualifies team

THE Women’s Boat Race was dramatically stopped after Oxford and Cambridge oars collided.

Former Olympic gold medallist Sir Matthew Pinsent was the umpire and called the stoppage.

BBCOxford drifted towards Cambridge and their oars clashed[/caption] BBCUmpire Matthew Pinsent raised the red flag[/caption] BBCHe considered disqualifying Oxford before deciding on a restart with Cambridge given a third of a length advantage[/caption] BBCIt was the first time a restart was required...