Oxford won the men's Boat Race for the fourth time in five years as they defeated Cambridge to regain the title on London's River Thames on Sunday. Having lost last year, Oxford were determined to reestablish their recent dominance in the 163rd edition of the event, which went ahead after an unexploded World War II bomb was safely removed from near the course earlier in the day.
Police were called on Saturday after a member of the public spotted the device near Putney Bridge, yards from the start of the historic event.
Marine experts examined the submerged bomb and it was removed by specialist officers.
Pre-race favourites Oxford won the toss, and chose to start on the same Surrey station on the south side of the river as Cambridge's women, who had earlier won the women's race.