In rowing, "catching a crab" is when an oar gets stuck in the water, stopping the boat's momentum. Progress toward gender equality in the Oxford v Cambridge Boat Race has followed a similar rhythm, with periods of forward motion interrupted by moments of tension or pushback.

Women's Boat Race was halted after a calamitous start saw Oxford and Cambridge collide, with Light Blues cox Jack Nicholas swearing at his rivals in the early drama

Cambridge secured a double victory in the the Boat Race on Sunday by winning the men's and women's events over Oxford.