Environment & Energy

"This is not to take anything away from Cambridge at all but I do also want to say that we've had a few guys go down pretty badly ill with the E. coli," the Oxford number seven said.

"This morning I was throwing up and I wasn't sure I was going to be able to race. I kept that quiet and ultimately that's on my shoulders, it may not have been the right choice because I didn't have my all to give in that race.

"It would be a lot nicer if there wasn't as much poo in the water. It's not to take away from Cambridge, as we may not have beaten them even if we were all on top form."

Neither of the winning teams entered the water after their victories and crews were also told to take additional precautions including covering any blisters and wearing footwear when getting in and out of the boats.

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