Susan Brown Could Become The First Women In The Oxford And Cambridge Boat Race: Susan Brown, 22, an Oxford undergraduate is tipped to became the first women to compete in the oxford Cambridge boat race on April 4th next year, in the 152-year history of the event. On the Thames at Putney on Saturday she coxed Diana, one of the two Oxford trial boats, to a hollow victory as the rival all male boat. Charles Sunk in the blustery conditions, so the trial race will take place again today. A big thing in Susan Brown's favour is her weight.At 5ft 5 in tall. She weighs only 6ft 8lbs. Susan spends 30 hours a week training and has been a cox for two years.Photo Shows Susan Brown carrying out the care from the Oxford boat House at Putney on Saturday before coaxing Diana, one of the two trial boats for oxford on the Thames.
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Photo is dated 12-8-1980.
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