| 25th Boat Race | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | 4 April 1868 | ||
| Winner | Oxford | ||
| Margin of victory | 6 lengths | ||
| Winning time | 20 minutes 56 seconds | ||
| Overall record (Cambridge–Oxford) | 10–15 | ||
| Umpire | Joseph William Chitty (Oxford) | ||
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The 25th Boat Race between crews from the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge took place on the River Thames on 4 April 1868. Oxford won by six lengths in a time of 20 minutes and 56 seconds, taking the overall record to 15–10 in their favour. Oxford cox Charles Tottenham became the first person in the history of the event to win five Boat Races, and Cambridge saw their first non-British rower compete.