May Bumps 2017

The May Bumps 2017 was a series of rowing races at Cambridge University from Wednesday 14 June 2017 to Saturday 17 June 2017.[1] The event was run as a bumps race and has 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 rowed over on all four nights to retain the headship they won in 2016.[2]

Jesus rowed over on the first night before bumping Downing and Caius, and then rowed over on the final night to claim the women's headship for the first time since 2008. Caius had claimed headship from Downing on the first night before being bumped by Jesus on the third night.[3]

Highest 2nd VIIIs

After rowing over on the first night, Lady Margaret II bumped Girton, St. Catharine's and Christ's, ascending to 16th position in the first division.[2]

Despite rowing over on the first night and being bumped by Peterhouse, Fitzwilliam and Queens', Jesus II remained the highest second women's boat at 16th in the first division.[3]

Preceding year Current year Following year
May Bumps 2016May Bumps 2017May Bumps 2018
Lent Bumps 2016Lent Bumps 2017Lent Bumps 2018

References
  1. CUCBC: Bumps - Cambridge University Combined Boat Clubs (CUCBC). Retrieved 03-Jul-2019.
  2. Bumps Results: May Bumps 2017 Men's Division - Cambridge University Combined Boat Clubs (CUCBC). Retrieved 03-Jul-2019.
  3. Bumps Results: May Bumps 2017 Women's Division - Cambridge University Combined Boat Clubs (CUCBC). Retrieved 03-Jul-2019.
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