Oxford suffered back-to-back defeats in the men’s Boat Race after losing to Cambridge in the 169th edition.

The overall record now stands at 87-81 in the favour of Cambridge men’s, who have now lost the men’s race just once in the last six years.

Cambridge also succeeded in the women’s race earlier today leaving an overall record of 48-30 in favour of the light blues.

It was Oxford women’s seventh straight defeat in a row.

Each year the universities battle it out to be named the champions in a tradition.

The race follows the same route every year starting at Putney near Putney Bridge and The Duke's Head pub. 

Along the way, the race goes under Hammersmith Bridge and past Chiswick Eyot as well as many pubs that will be filled with spectators. 

The last leg of the race goes through Corney Beach and under Barnes Bridge with the finish line at Chiswick Bridge. 

The race itself was first held in 1829 and has been an annual fixture since 1856.

Every year thousands take to the banks of the Thames in London hoping to catch a glimpse of the two going head to head in both the men's and women's races.