PC GBR 1908 Cambridge crew (PU 1908)
Cambridge won by 2.5 lengths
PC GBR 1908 OG London - Duke Street at Henley decorated with flags (reproduction with PM GBR 2001 on back)
PC GBR 1908 OG London - M1X gold medal winner Harry Blackstaffe (GBR) #Coll. JE#
The 40-year-old Blackstaffe was twice the age
of McCulloch (GBR), his opponent in the final.
PC GBR 1908 OG London - The Norwegian M8+ posing at Henley Regatta course
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PM Henley July 31st = day of finals |
The Olympic Regatta had four events: M1X, M2-, M4- and M8+. Including the United Kingdom, seven
countries were represented, the others being Canada, Germany, Belgium, Norway, Holland and Hungary.
Only one foreign crew reached a final: The M8+ from Belgium. All four events were won by Great Britain.
PC GBR 1908 OG London (at Henley) - Harry Blackstaffe GBR), M1X Olympic champion #Coll. JE#
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The 40-year-old Blackstaffe was twice the age of his opponent in the final Alexander McCulloch (GBR) who had won the Diamond Sculls at Henley Royal Regatta several weeks before the Olympic regatta. |
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