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This template adds an automatically generated short description Short description }} at the top of the article.
{{Infobox University Boat Race }} is used to list at-a-glance comparative information about a particular edition of the annual Oxford versus Cambridge University Boat Race between 1829 and 2014. For races from 2015 onwards, {{Infobox University Boat Races }} should be used as it incorporates both men's and women's races, along with both reserve results.
Usage The infobox may be added by pasting the template as shown below into an article, typically at the top of an article above the lead section.
{{Infobox University Boat Race
| name =
| winner =
| margin =
| winning_time =
| date = {{Start date|YYYY|MM|DD||df=y}}
| overall =
| umpire =
| prevseason =
| nextseason =
| reserve_winner =
| women_winner =
}}
Parameters All parameters are optional.
Parameter
Explanation
name
The edition of the Boat Race, e.g. 160th Boat Race
winner
The winner of the main men's Boat Race i.e. Oxford or Cambridge
margin
The winning margin, usually given in lengths or shorter (e.g. feet) if necessary
winning_time
The time of the winning boat, given in minutes and seconds
date
Date of the race, using {{Start date }} with the df parameter set to y
overall
The overall record since the first race was held in 1829, Cambridge wins given first
umpire
The umpire for the main men's race and the University he attended
prevseason
Link to the previous year's race article
nextseason
Link to the next year's race article
reserve_winner
The winner of the men's reserve Boat Race i.e. Isis or Goldie
women_winner
The winner of the main women's Boat Race i.e. Oxford or Cambridge
Example 148th Boat Race Date 30 March 2002 (2002-03-30 ) Winner Oxford Margin of victory 3/4 length Winning time 16 minutes 54 seconds Overall record 77–70 Umpire Simon Harris (Cambridge) Reserve winner Isis Women's winner Oxford
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