剑桥队横扫男子和女子赛艇比赛，保持霸主地位

剑桥大学在泰晤士河男子和女子赛艇比赛中均取得胜利，扩大了他们最近在历史性赛艇比赛中的统治地位。尽管最初担心水质，但比赛在有利的天气条件下顺利进行。

Cambridge Continues Dominance in Boat Race, Securing Victories in Men's and Women's Races

剑桥继续在划船比赛中占据主导地位，确保男子和女子比赛的胜利

In a resounding display of athleticism and strategic prowess, Cambridge University has once again emerged victorious in the prestigious Boat Race, claiming both the men's and women's titles in the 169th and 78th editions of the historic competition, respectively.

凭借出色的运动能力和战略实力，剑桥大学在这项享有盛誉的赛艇比赛中再次取得胜利，在第 169 届和第 78 届这项历史性比赛中分别夺得男子和女子冠军。

For the men's team, this triumph marks their fifth trophy in the past six years, continuing their remarkable dominance in the event. The women's team, meanwhile, has extended their winning streak to an unprecedented seven consecutive races.

对于男子队来说，这次胜利标志着他们在过去六年中第五次捧起奖杯，延续了他们在这项赛事中的非凡统治地位。与此同时，女队将连胜纪录扩大到史无前例的七连胜。

The races commenced under ideal weather conditions, with temperatures hovering in the mid-teens and a gentle breeze offering minimal resistance. However, the serene atmosphere belied the recent concerns over elevated levels of E. coli bacteria detected in the River Thames along the championship course.

比赛在理想的天气条件下开始，气温徘徊在十几度左右，微风徐徐，阻力最小。然而，宁静的气氛掩盖了最近对锦标赛球场沿线泰晤士河中检测到的大肠杆菌水平升高的担忧。

As a precautionary measure, all crews were issued with comprehensive safety guidelines, including instructions to cover any abrasions with waterproof plasters and to avoid ingesting water from the river.

作为预防措施，所有船员都收到了全面的安全指南，包括用防水膏药覆盖任何擦伤并避免摄入河水的指示。

Oxford, who won both coin tosses, made contrasting choices for their starting positions. The women's crew opted for the Middlesex side of the course, while their male counterparts began their challenge from the Surrey station on the other side.

两次掷硬币都获胜的牛津大学在起始位置上做出了截然不同的选择。女子队员选择了球场的米德尔塞克斯一侧，而男子队员则从另一侧的萨里站开始挑战。

Despite being favored to win both races, Oxford faced stiff competition from Cambridge. In the men's race, Cambridge seized an early lead, but Oxford quickly drew level, thanks in part to the astute tactics of umpire Matthew Pinsent, a two-time Boat Race champion with Oxford.

尽管牛津大学有望赢得两场比赛，但它仍面临来自剑桥大学的激烈竞争。在男子比赛中，剑桥队一开始就取得了领先，但牛津队很快就追平了比分，这在一定程度上要归功于两届牛津赛艇比赛冠军裁判马修·平森特 (Matthew Pinsent) 的精明战术。

As the boats approached Hammersmith Bridge, Cambridge managed to establish a narrow lead, which they gradually extended throughout the race. Despite Oxford's valiant efforts, Cambridge's superior rhythm and unwavering determination proved insurmountable.

当船只接近哈默史密斯桥时，剑桥队成功建立了微弱的领先优势，并在整个比赛中逐渐扩大领先优势。尽管牛津大学做出了勇敢的努力，但剑桥大学卓越的节奏和坚定不移的决心却被证明是不可逾越的。

The women's race followed a similar pattern, with Cambridge taking control early on and gradually building their advantage. Oxford, despite fielding a crew with only one returning member from last year's losing team, mounted a spirited challenge, but ultimately fell short of Cambridge's relentless pursuit of victory.

女子比赛也遵循类似的模式，剑桥大学很早就占据了主导地位，并逐渐建立了优势。尽管牛津队派出的队员中只有一名去年失利球队的回归队员，但他们发起了激烈的挑战，但最终还是未能追上剑桥队对胜利的不懈追求。

In a poignant moment during the men's race, stroke Matt Edge visibly struggled, with his oar barely dipping into the water. However, Edge's unwavering spirit and the unwavering support of his teammates allowed Cambridge to maintain their lead and ultimately secure another triumph.

在男子比赛的一个令人心酸的时刻，马特·埃奇（Matt Edge）明显挣扎，他的桨几乎没有浸入水中。然而，埃奇坚定不移的精神和队友坚定不移的支持让剑桥队保持了领先优势，并最终取得了另一场胜利。

The Cambridge victories were met with jubilation and thunderous applause from the thousands of spectators who lined the banks of the Thames, witnessing the culmination of months of intense training and dedication. The success of Cambridge serves as a testament to the university's commitment to athletic excellence and the enduring legacy of the Boat Race as a symbol of British sporting prowess.

剑桥大学的胜利引起了泰晤士河畔数千名观众的欢呼和雷鸣般的掌声，见证了数月的紧张训练和奉献精神的顶峰。剑桥大学的成功证明了该大学对卓越体育运动的承诺以及作为英国体育实力象征的划船比赛的不朽遗产。