May Bumps 2015

The May Bumps 2015 was a series of rowing races at Cambridge University from Wednesday 10 June 2015 to Saturday 13 June 2015. The event was run as a bumps race and have been held annually in mid-June in this form since 1887. See May Bumps for the format of the races.

Head of the River crews

Caius rowed over on all four days to retain the headship they won in 2011.[1]

Downing women rowed over on all four days to retain the headship for a second year.[2]

Highest 2nd VIIIs

Lady Margaret II remained the highest placed men's second VIII, bumping Caius II back on the final day after being bumped on the previous day.[1]

Jesus II rose 5 places to remain the highest placed women's second VIII, 14th overall in the W1 division. Jesus bumped Trinity Hall on day 1, and then bumped Murray Edwards as sandwich boat to move into the first division, where they bumped Selwyn, and St. Catharine's and Peterhouse.[2]

Links to races in other years

Preceding year Current year Following year
May Bumps 2014 May Bumps 2015 May Bumps 2016
Lent Bumps 2014 Lent Bumps 2015 Lent Bumps 2016

References

  1. 1 2 Bumps results: May Bumps 2015 Men's Division - Cambridge University Combined Boat Clubs (CUCBC). Retrieved 17-Jun-2015.
  2. 1 2 Bump Results: May Bumps 2015 Women's Division - Cambridge University Combined Boat Clubs (CUCBC) Retrieved 17-Jun-2015.
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