Historical Events tagged with "boat race"
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Sports & Recreation
Harvard defeats Yale in inaugural Boat Race
August 3rd, 1852 172 years ago
Harvard University won the first Boat Race against Yale University, marking a significant moment in intercollegiate competition. The race took place on the Thames River in New London, Connecticut, where two crews competed for prestige and bragging rights. This event was organized by Harvard students and quickly became a celebrated tradition, laying the groundwork for future athletic competitions between American colleges.
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