Big news for the Tideway!

Congratulations to Eddies student Lauren (2025, MPhil in Obesity, Endocrinology and Metabolism) who has been announced as Cox for the 2026 Women’s Reserve Crew, Blondie – set to take on The Championship Course on Saturday 4 April as part of The Boat Race event.

Named in tribute to the iconic 1970s band, Blondie also nods to their Goldie counterparts. They line up against Oxford’s Women’s Reserve Crew, Osiris, and aim to secure back‑to‑back victories on the Tideway.

About The Boat Race

The Boat Race is the annual rowing contest between the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge, traditionally raced on the River Thames in London. With origins dating back to 1829, it is one of the oldest and most prestigious amateur sporting events in the world and a cornerstone of British sporting heritage.

Good luck to Lauren and the whole crew!