Picture the scene. Oxford, the 2nd of March, both shades of blue gathered at the Rosenblatt Swimming Pool for the annual Varsity match, as Oxford battled against Cambridge for aquatic supremacy once again. After a year of strong recruitment, exceptional dedication to training, and some …
Six months of training as a squad had come down to this one day, and with a strong team comprised of both speedy freshers and varsity veterans, the mighty dolphins were more ready than ever to reclaim the trophy. Despite the early start for varsity, …
On Saturday the 25th of February, the Oxford University Swimming Club travelled to Parkside Pools, Cambridge, for the annual Varsity match. The Blues Team painted the pool thoroughly dark blue as they took a 99 – 81 point victory over Cambridge. The atmosphere was electric, and …
In the immortal words of Mia Hamm, “It is more difficult to stay on top than to get there.” This is the challenge that faced the OUSC Dolphins (2s) as they journeyed to Parkside Pools in Cambridge for the first time since 2019. Despite a …
On a freezing winter morning, the OUSC 2nds woke up ready to win Varsity. The metres had been swum, the alcohol ban (mostly) followed, and it was now time to show the tabs what we were made of. First up was the 100IM: Katherine McKane …
With a strong team, and a lot of training under their belts, the Oxford Blues team were very excited, and confident leading up to the 127th Varsity match on Saturday 26th February 2022. A few threats of COVID and some injuries did risk putting the …
Much like last year, this year’s Varsity match was an extremely close contest with both teams boasting tremendous depth and talent. Off the back of last year’s dramatic victory, Oxford were keen to hold on to the overall trophy. In the first event, the women’s …
The seconds squad arrived in Cambridge in good spirits and ready to compete in the second ever seconds Varsity match. After the parade we were quickly into the first events. Cambridge started off strongly in the women’s 100m IM, with strong swims from Ada Taggart …
Oxford swam away with the trophy at Varsity 2019 after one of the closest-fought matches in recent years. Both Oxford and Cambridge were eagerly anticipating the match, both fighting for a win after the first draw in history last year. The team travelled down to …