It was a weekend to remember for the 2,500+ students that competed at this year’s three-day Rowing Regatta at the National Water Sports Centre in Nottingham, England.
The BUCS Regatta is the highlight of the university rowing calendar. The event gives U.K. universities an opportunity to compete against each other at every level of rowing ability; allowing them to compete against matched crews.
Around 2,500 students from over 70 universities competed in men’s and women’s races throughout the bank holiday weekend, with champions crowned in 10 different classes.
Universities earn points based on their finishing position in races, with the overall winner lifting the Victor Ludorum (Latin for “the winner of the games”). Men’s and Women’s Victor Ludorum’s were also awarded to the best performing universities.
We take a look at the winners from every Championship race from the 2021/22 BUCS Regatta.
Results
See which students won Gold, Silver, and Bronze for their University below as we look at the results from every final that took place at this year’s Outdoor Athletic Championships.
Championship Sculling
| Event | Champion | 2nd Place | 3rd Place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men’s Final | Queens (A) | Surrey | Queens (B) |
| Women’s Final | Royal Holloway | Nottingham | Cambridge |
Championship Coxless Pair
| Event | Champion | 2nd Place | 3rd Place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men’s Final | Edinburgh | Durham | Imperial |
| Women’s Final | Cambridge (B) | Durham | Cambridge (C) |
Championship Coxed Pair
| Event | Champion | 2nd Place | 3rd Place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men’s Final | Queens | Reading | Durham |
| Women’s Final | Edinburgh | Royal Holloway | Reading |
Championship Quad
| Event | Champion | 2nd Place | 3rd Place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men’s Final | Queens | Reading | Edinburgh |
| Women’s Final | Edinburgh | Newcastle | Nottingham |
Championship Coxless Four
| Event | Champion | 2nd Place | 3rd Place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men’s Final | Edinburgh | Durham | Imperial |
| Women’s Final | Cambridge (B) | Durham | Cambridge (C) |
Championship Coxed Four
| Event | Champion | 2nd Place | 3rd Place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men’s Final | Oxford Brookes (A) | London | Edinburgh |
| Women’s Final | Cambridge | Durham | Edinburgh |
Championship Coxed Eight
| Event | Champion | 2nd Place | 3rd Place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men’s Final | Oxford Brookes (A) | London | Oxford Brookes (B) |
| Women’s Final | Oxford Brookes | London | Cambridge |
Championship Lightweight Sculling
| Event | Champion | 2nd Place | 3rd Place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men’s Final | Edinburgh | Strathclyde (A) | Queens (B) |
| Women’s Final | Nottingham | Cambridge (A) | Reading (B) |
Championship Lightweight Coxed Pair
| Event | Champion | 2nd Place | 3rd Place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men’s Final | Queens (A) | Edinburgh (A) | Oxford (A) |
| Women’s Final | Cambridge (A) | Reading | Durham |
Championship Lightweight Coxless Four
| Event | Champion | 2nd Place | 3rd Place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men’s Final | Newcastle (A) | Oxford | Edinburgh |
| Women’s Final | Cambridge | Surrey | Oxford (A) |
Victor Ludorum Winners
This year’s overall Victor Ludorum winners were the University of Edinburgh, with an impressive 1,103 points. In second place, The University of Cambridge with 756 points, and in third, Queen’s University Belfast with 652 points.
The University of Edinburgh also lifted the Men’s Victor Ludorum, whilst the University of Cambridge secured this year’s Women’s Victor Ludorum.
Regatta Moments
How we can help you to compete at a U.K. university
Did you know that there are over 70 registered rowing clubs throughout the U.K. university sport system that offer regular training and enter multiple events throughout the academic year?
In addition to the national U.K. university rowing competitions listed, many university rowing clubs have annual races organised between themselves, providing further opportunities to experience competitive rowing alongside your studies in the U.K.
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