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Gallagher Great Race

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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, https://teara.govt.nz/en/video/41287/gallagher-great-race (accessed 25 June 2026).

Story by David Green, published 8 April 2013, updated 19 September 2016.