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Cambridge vs Leander

On the 13th March Cambridge were defeated by a strong and very experienced Leander eight on the tideway.

1. Bow - Tom Broadway
2. Steve Rowbotham (GB Olympic Bronze Medallist Beijing)
3. Matt Wells (GB Olympic Bronze Medallist Beijing)
4. Marcus Bateman
5. Alex Partridge (GB Olympic Silver Medallist Beijing)
6. Rick Egington (GB Olympic Silver Medallist Beijing)
7. Pete Reed (Oxford Blue 04, 05; GB Olympic Champion from Beijing)

Str - Tommy Burton

Cox - Phelan Hill

Off the start In the first piece, Cambridge took an early lead against the Leander Boat (containing five Olympic medallists). After this rapid start the Light Blues were up by almost a length at the Milepost. However, Leander, stroked by Tommy Burton, crept back on the Surrey Bend and were level by Hammersmith Bridge. Leander then pulled away into the headwind and Cambridge crabbed on the bow side in the rough water. The Leander squad finished two lengths up by the end of the race at Chiswick Steps. Cambridge Head Coach Chris Nilsson stated that he was pleased with the Light Blue’s performance considering the strength of opposing crew.