7 April 2012 Last updated at 16:48

In pictures: The Oxford v Cambridge Boat Race

There was unexpected drama in the 158th Boat Race, halted after 10 minutes when the sight of a swimmer in the river forced the crews to stop.

The swimmer was arrested by police on suspicion of a public order offence.

Umpire John Garrett eventually restarted the Boat Race 31 minutes after it was disrupted.

The Cambridge (L) and Oxford (R) crews clash

In the rerun race, Oxford's Dr Hanno Wienhausen broke his oar in a clash with Cambridge's rowers and the contest was effectively over as eight men took on seven.

Alexander Sharp of Austria celebrates as Cambridge win

Oxford had gone into the race as the defending champions, but Cambridge's victory extended their lead overall in the contest to 81-76.

Oxford crew help take their bowman Dr Alexander Woods ashore

There was further drama as Oxford's bowman Dr Alexander Woods needed to be helped ashore after he collapsed in the boat.

Oxford's cox Zoe De Toledo is consoled after crew member Dr Alexander Wood appears unconscious after the race

The traditional post-race presentation ceremony was abandoned after Dr Wood's collapse.

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In pictures: The Oxford v Cambridge Boat Race

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