尽管泰晤士河污染，剑桥在划船比赛中取得胜利

剑桥大学横扫泰晤士河一年一度的划船比赛，在男子和女子项目上均取得胜利，扩大了他们的统治地位。男子队获得了六年来的第五次胜利，而女子队则获得了连续第七次胜利。尽管担心水中大肠杆菌含量过高，但所有船员都采取了预防措施，并在比赛期间享受了有利的天气条件。

Cambridge Dominates Annual Boat Race Despite Thames Pollution

尽管泰晤士河污染，剑桥仍主导年度划船比赛

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.

伦敦，2023 年 4 月 9 日（美联社）——剑桥大学在著名的划船比赛中扩大了其霸主地位，在对泰晤士河污染的担忧中赢得了男子和女子比赛的胜利。

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.

男子队在六年内第五次获胜，巩固了剑桥大学在与牛津大学自 1829 年以来的历史性竞争中以 87-81 的总体领先优势。与此同时，女子队取得了七连胜，将优势扩大到 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.

尽管水中大肠杆菌含量升高，比赛仍于周六在伦敦西南部的泰晤士河一段举行。这种潜在有害的细菌可能会导致一系列感染和其他不良健康影响。

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.

在女子比赛开始之前，工作人员听取了安全预防措施的简报，包括用防水绷带包扎伤口和擦伤，并避免摄入河里的水。

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.

牛津队在两场比赛中都赢得了掷硬币，但选择了不同的出发位置。身穿深蓝色制服的牛津队在第 78 届女子比赛和第 169 届男子比赛中都被认为是最受欢迎的球队。

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.

包括来自加拿大温哥华的托马斯·林奇在内的剑桥男子队早早领先于牛津队。剑桥队在哈默史密斯桥扩大了优势，保持了半个距离1.52秒的领先优势。尽管剑桥中风马特·埃奇（Matt Edge）划桨困难而遭遇短暂挫折，但剑桥仍保持领先并最终抵挡住了牛津的挑战。

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.

在女子比赛中，牛津队以来自加拿大北温哥华的朱莉娅·林赛（Julia Lindsay）为代表，努力向占主导地位的剑桥队发起持续挑战。

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.

河流中大肠杆菌含量过高促使一个运动小组发出警告，并建议赛艇运动员使用终点线的清洁站。此外，由于水质问题，赛后将获胜的公牛扔进泰晤士河的传统也被取消。

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.

尽管存在污染问题，比赛仍如期进行，剑桥队在两项赛事中都取得了胜利。结果进一步巩固了剑桥作为著名划船比赛主导力量的地位，同时凸显了水质管理在维护水上运动安全方面的重要性。