Not so much rowing as going through the motions....
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The Oxford-Cambridge boat race is a long-standing tradition in the UK.
Apparently, like so much else it's gone to shit....
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-68701486
"University of Oxford rowers have criticised sewage levels in the Thames after losing the Boat Race to Cambridge.
High levels of E. coli have been found in the river where universities race every year.
Leonard Jenkins of the Oxford men's team told BBC Sport he had been vomiting before the race.
Thames Water has said improving river health was a "key focus" for the company.
On Wednesday, Environment Agency figures revealed raw sewage spills doubled last year in England to 3.6 million hours of spills compared with 1.75 million hours in 2022.
Within the spills are human waste, wet wipes and sanitary products which can pose a serious risk to swimmers.
Boat race crews had been given safety advice to avoid swallowing water splashed up from the Thames.
Cambridge, who won both male and female races, was also warned against throwing the cox into the water as is tradition.
Speaking to BBC Sport, Mr Jenkins said: "This morning I was throwing up and I wasn't sure I was going to be able to race.
"It would be a lot nicer if there wasn't as much poo in the water."
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Wow!! Mostly, water quality has improved around 1st world big cities. I guess London maybe the exception.
