儘管泰晤士河污染，劍橋在划船比賽中取得勝利

劍橋大學橫掃泰晤士河一年一度的划船比賽，在男子和女子項目上都取得勝利，擴大了他們的統治地位。男子隊獲得了六年來的第五次勝利，而女子隊則獲得了連續第七次勝利。儘管擔心水中大腸桿菌含量過高，但所有船員都採取了預防措施，並在比賽期間享受了有利的天氣條件。

Cambridge Dominates Annual Boat Race Despite Thames Pollution

儘管泰晤士河污染，劍橋仍主導年度划船比賽

London, April 9, 2023 (AP) - Cambridge University has extended its supremacy in the renowned Boat Race, securing victories in both the men's and women's events amidst concerns over River Thames pollution.

倫敦，2023 年 4 月 9 日（美聯社）——劍橋大學在著名的划船比賽中擴大了其霸主地位，在對泰晤士河污染的擔憂中贏得了男子和女子比賽的勝利。

The men's crew triumphed for the fifth time in six years, solidifying Cambridge's overall lead of 87-81 in the historic rivalry with Oxford University that dates back to 1829. Meanwhile, the women's crew achieved a seventh consecutive victory, extending their advantage to 48-30.

男子隊在六年內第五次獲勝，鞏固了劍橋大學在與牛津大學自1829 年以來的歷史性競爭中以87-81 的總體領先優勢。與此同時，女子隊取得了七連勝，將優勢擴大到48- 30.

The races took place on Saturday on a stretch of the Thames in southwest London, despite the presence of elevated levels of E.coli bacteria in the water. This potentially harmful bacteria can cause a range of infections and other adverse health effects.

儘管水中大腸桿菌含量升高，比賽仍於週六在倫敦西南部的泰晤士河一段舉行。這種潛在有害的細菌可能會導致一系列感染和其他不良健康影響。

Prior to the start of the women's race, crews were briefed on safety precautions, including covering cuts and abrasions with waterproof bandages and avoiding ingesting any water from the river.

在女子比賽開始之前，工作人員聽取了安全預防措施的簡報，包括用防水繃帶包紮傷口和擦傷，並避免攝入河裡的水。

Oxford won the coin toss in both races but chose different starting positions. The dark blue-clad Oxford crews were considered favorites in both the 78th women's and 169th men's races.

牛津隊在兩場比賽中都贏得了擲硬幣，但選擇了不同的出發位置。身穿深藍色制服的牛津隊在第 78 屆女子比賽和第 169 屆男子比賽中都被認為是最受歡迎的球隊。

Cambridge's men's crew, including Thomas Lynch from Vancouver, Canada, took an early lead over Oxford. The Cambridge crew extended their advantage at Hammersmith Bridge, maintaining a lead of half a length and 1.52 seconds. Despite a brief setback when Cambridge stroke Matt Edge experienced oar difficulties, Cambridge maintained their lead and ultimately held off Oxford's challenge.

包括來自加拿大溫哥華的托馬斯·林奇在內的劍橋男子隊早早領先牛津隊。劍橋隊在哈默史密斯橋擴大了優勢，保持了半個距離1.52秒的領先優勢。儘管劍橋中風馬特·埃奇（Matt Edge）劃槳困難而遭遇短暫挫折，但劍橋仍保持領先並最終抵擋住了牛津的挑戰。

In the women's race, Oxford's crew, featuring Julia Lindsay from North Vancouver, Canada, struggled to mount a sustained challenge against the dominant Cambridge crew.

在女子組比賽中，牛津隊以來自加拿大北溫哥華的朱莉婭·林賽（Julia Lindsay）為代表，努力向主導的劍橋隊發起持續挑戰。

The discovery of high E.coli levels in the river prompted a campaign group to issue warnings and advise rowers to utilize a cleansing station at the finish line. Additionally, the post-race tradition of throwing the winning cox into the Thames was discouraged due to the water quality concerns.

河流中大腸桿菌含量過高促使一個運動小組發出警告，並建議賽艇運動員使用終點線的清潔站。此外，由於水質問題，賽後將獲勝的公牛扔進泰晤士河的傳統也被取消。

Despite the pollution concerns, the races proceeded as scheduled, with Cambridge emerging victorious in both events. The results further cement Cambridge's status as the dominant force in the prestigious Boat Race, while highlighting the importance of water quality management in maintaining the safety of aquatic sports.

儘管存在污染問題，比賽仍如期進行，劍橋隊在兩項賽事中都取得了勝利。結果進一步鞏固了劍橋作為著名划船比賽主導力量的地位，同時凸顯了水質管理在維護水上運動安全方面的重要性。