A Golden Age for Wolfson Rowing

Summer Eights 2025 was a historic week for Wolfson College, as the Men’s First VIII (O1) won Head of the River – a first in the College’s history. This landmark victory comes just months after the crew secured their inaugural Torpids headship, firmly establishing Wolfson as a dominant force in Oxford rowing.

Starting the week in fourth position, the men’s crew delivered a remarkable performance. After bumping Keble and Christ Church in the opening races, they entered the final day chasing down a strong Oriel crew, boasting five Blues rowers. Wolfson executed a lightening quick start and closed the gap within the first stretch of the race, drawing roars from hundreds of spectators on the riverbanks as they bumped Oriel to seize the title.

This victory mirrors the women’s headship in 2019 and signals parity in success between the College’s top crews. It also marks a significant milestone for Wolfson’s emergence as a rowing powerhouse, built on the dedication, hard work and camaraderie of its rowers and coaches.

Wolfson College Boat Club’s success at Summer Eights, marks a golden age of rowing for the College and reflects Wolfson’s dedication to excellence both on and off the water.

Results

Men’s Boats

O1
Head of the River: Climbed three places over the week to secure Wolfson’s first men’s headship at Summer Eights.

O2
Finished as the fourth-highest M2 boat across all colleges.

O3
Top M3 boat in the competition.

Women’s Boats

W1
A two-place rise saw the women’s crew finish fourth in Division I, reaffirming their elite status after a 2019 headship.

W2
Despite a slight slip they remained the second-highest W2 boat overall.

W3
Dropped one place but retained their position as the highest-placed third women’s boat.

W4
Climbed three spots to become the top-ranked fourth women’s boat, surpassing all W3 crews except Wolfson’s own.

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