Multiple choice general knowledge

The Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race has never ended in a dead heat?

  1. True

  2. False
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Boat Race ended in a dead heat once in 1877, when both crews finished in exactly the same time (24 minutes 4 seconds). This happened before modern timing systems and photo-finish technology existed. The race was re-rowed the next day, with Oxford winning. Despite over 180 races since then, there has never been another dead heat.

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