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Oxford win 2009 Boat Race

Oxford won the 155th Boat Race sponsored by Xchanging by three-and-a-half lengths in a time of 17mins 0secs.

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2009 Crew List

Rob Erich Michael Weitemeyer - Bow
Age: 27
Rob won gold at the 2003 World Championships with the Canadian U23 men's eight. He also won silver in the coxed fours at the 2004 World Championships.
Michal Piotr Plotkowiak - Bow
Age: 25
Michal was a part of the Polish squad from 1999-2004, during which he competed in the World junior and U23 Championships. He was a member of the Blue Boat in 2007.
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Why Xchanging sponsors The Boat Race

The Boat Race is becoming a closer fought contest with each passing year. The margin between the winning and losing crew is constantly narrowing; these 'margins' are not always reflected in the finish line verdict on race day. They are largely decided by the months of training and preparation put in during the build up to race day. Both clubs are constantly finding innovative ways to get th...