May Bumps 2016

The May Bumps 2016 was a series of rowing races at Cambridge University from Wednesday 8 June 2016 to Saturday 11 June 2016. The event was run as a bumps race and have been held annually in mid-June in this form since 1887. See May Bumps for the format of the races.

Head of the River crews

Lady Margaret bumps Pembroke on day 1 to go second, rowed over behind Caius on days 2 and 3, and caught Caius on day 4 halfway down the Long Reach.[1]

Downing women rowed over on all four days to retain the headship for a third year.

Highest 2nd VIIIs

Lady Margaret II remained the highest placed men's second VIII, and won blades.

Jesus II bumped Queens' on day 1 to remain the highest second boat, and the only second boat in a first division.

Preceding year Current year Following year
May Bumps 2015May Bumps 2016May Bumps 2017
Lent Bumps 2015Lent Bumps 2016Lent Bumps 2017
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References
  1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=147SsC8QAL0
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