Men’s Boat Race 2025 DELAYED by debris in River Thames following concerns over water safety

THE start of the Men’s Boat Race was delayed after debris was spotted in the Thames.

The iconic race between Oxford and Cambridge was set to start 14:21 this afternoon.

GettyThe Men’s Boat Race was delayed due to debris in the water[/caption] BBCA plank of wood caused the lengthy delay[/caption]

But it was delayed by ten minutes due to a plank of wood being reportedly spotted in the water.

Both teams were forced to wait on the start line as a boat was sent to clear the route.