Boat Race 2019 result: Cambridge beat Oxford in women's race

The Light Blues fell short of the record though, finishing 14 seconds behind their winning time in 2017

Cambridge beat Oxford to win the 2019 women's Boat Race.

Cambridge continues their dominance to secure a third straight victory over their rivals by opening up an early lead they would never relinquish.

The Light Blues even flirted with a record time after setting a searing pace from the start.

But Cambridge eased off to eventually clock a time of 18 minutes and 47 seconds - 14 seconds behind their winning time from 2017.

Cambridge stroke Lily Lindsay, who has rowed internationally for the USA, insisted nothing compared to a Boat Race victory.

"There's nothing like this," Lindsay told the BBC.

"Training alongside my team-mates has been unbelievable. It's been a pleasure."

Cambridge celebrate victory (EPA)

More than 250,000 people lined the banks of the River Thames to take in the race.