Australian Helps Oxford Win Women's Boat Race

Annie Anezakis won with Oxford in the women's Boat Race.

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Annie Anezakis helped Oxford defeat Cambridge in the women's Boat Race.

Anezakis competed in the women's Boat Race for the fourth time.

Oxford had not won since 2016.

Annie Anezakis helped Oxford end a decade-long losing streak.

The 27-year-old from Melbourne competed for a fourth time.

Oxford started fast and won by 9.4 seconds in difficult conditions.

Anezakis was in the bow seat as Oxford won for the 31st time.

Anezakis said hard work and determination pay off.

If you work hard, you will get a reward.

Hard work and grit always pay off.

Annie Anezakis lifted the trophy with her crewmates.

Oxford's crew included Great Britain's Paris 2024 Olympic bronze medallist Heidi Long.

Anezakis previously rowed for Princeton University.

Anezakis was inspired by Australian Olympic legends Stephanie Rice and Libby Trickett.

Alexander McClean helped Cambridge win the men's race.

Cambridge won the men's race by 3.5 lengths and 11.02 seconds.

It was Cambridge's 89th win to Oxford's 81.

AAP/Reuters

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