Cambridge Triumphs in Boat Race Amid Thames Pollution Concerns

The Thames' alarming pollution levels overshadowed the annual Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race, with athletes warned against entering the water.

• The 169th Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race highlighted the Thames River's severe pollution with dangerous levels of E. coli bacteria.
• Athletes were advised to avoid entering the water and to cover open wounds due to health risks, including potential for stomach bugs, kidney failure, and sepsis.
• Thames Water, criticized for dumping vast amounts of sewage into the river, faces scrutiny and possible renationalization amid financial struggles.
• Cambridge secured victories in both the men's and women's races, despite concerns over water quality affecting team preparations and health.
• The issue of river pollution has garnered international attention, emphasizing the need for urgent action to address environmental and public health risks.

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