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Boat Race Mutiny

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In 1987, the Oxford boat crew was hit by an unprecedented mutiny by a group of mainly American rowers.

The Oxford coach, Dan Topolski, was at the heart of the dispute.

Topolski gives Witness his account of the mutiny, and how he went on to win the university Boat Race with a makeshift crew.

PHOTO: The Oxford crew celebrate (Getty Images Sport)

Published on Saturday, 7th April 2012.

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