| 23rd Boat Race | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | 24 March 1866 | ||
| Winner | Oxford | ||
| Margin of victory | 3 lengths | ||
| Winning time | 25 minutes 35 seconds | ||
| Overall record (Cambridge–Oxford) | 10–13 | ||
| Umpire | Joseph William Chitty (Oxford) | ||
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The 23rd Boat Race took place on the River Thames on 24 March 1866. The Boat Race is a side-by-side rowing race between crews from the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge. Oxford won by three lengths in a time of 25 minutes and 35 seconds, one of the slowest times in the history of the event.