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Gallagher Great Race

In 2009 the Waikato University eight raced against Oxford University on the Waikato River in the annual Gallagher Great Race. The event has been held annually since 2002 and gives the Waikato crew an opportunity to compete against crews from international universities. 

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David Green, 'Rowing - International events held in New Zealand', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/video/41287/gallagher-great-race (accessed 29 March 2024)

Story by David Green, published 5 Sep 2013, updated 19 Sep 2016