May Bumps 2019
The May Bumps 2019 was a series of rowing races at Cambridge University from Wednesday 12 June 2019 to Saturday 15 June 2019.[1] The event was run as a bumps race and has 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 men bumped Pembroke, Magdalene and Lady Margaret on the first, second and third nights respectively to claim headship for the first time since 2016.[2]
Starting in 2nd position, Newnham bumped Jesus women on the second night to claim Mays headship for the first time since 2003.[3] This is Newnham's first "Double Headship", meaning holding Headship in both the Lent and May Bumps in the same year.
Highest 2nd VIIIs
Lady Margaret II achieved blades by bumping Wolfson, Selwyn, Christ's and Queens', rising to 13th in the first division.[2]
Newnham II bumped Wolfson, Lucy Cavendish and Jesus II before rowing over on the fourth night, securing W2 headship at 5th in the second division.[3]
Links to races in other years
| Preceding year | Current year | Following year |
|---|---|---|
| May Bumps 2018 | May Bumps 2019 | May Bumps 2021 (Mays 2020 cancelled) |
| Lent Bumps 2018 | Lent Bumps 2019 | Lent Bumps 2020 |
References
- ^ CUCBC: Bumps - Cambridge University Combined Boat Clubs (CUCBC). Retrieved 09-Mar-2019.
- ^ a b Bumps Results: May Bumps 2019 Men's Division - Cambridge University Combined Boat Clubs (CUCBC). Retrieved 16-Jun-2019.
- ^ a b Bumps Results: May Bumps 2019 Women's Division - Cambridge University Combined Boat Clubs (CUCBC). Retrieved 16-Jun-2019.