| 12th Boat Race | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | 8 April 1854 | ||
| Winner | Oxford | ||
| Margin of victory | 7 lengths | ||
| Winning time | 25 minutes 29 seconds | ||
| Overall record (Cambridge–Oxford) | 7–5 | ||
| Umpire | C. J. Selwyn | ||
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The 12th Boat Race took place on the River Thames on 8 April 1854. Typically held annually, the event is a side-by-side rowing race between crews from the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge. The race was won by Oxford who triumphed over Cambridge by seven lengths.