River Thames

:This article is about the River Thames in southern England. For other meanings of the word Thames, see Thames (disambiguation)

Sport

Two important events in the English sporting calendar occur on the River Thames. The University Boat Race is rowed between the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge on the tidal portion of the river from Putney to Mortlake in the west of London. The Henley Royal Regatta is another rowing event which takes place over a number of days at the upstream town of Henley-on-Thames; besides its sporting significance the regatta is an important date on the English social calendar alongside events like Royal Ascot and Wimbledon.

Related Topics:
University Boat Race - University of Oxford - University of Cambridge - Putney - Mortlake - London - Henley Royal Regatta - Rowing - Henley-on-Thames - Social calendar - Royal Ascot - Wimbledon

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