Oxford rower rushed to hospital on a stretcher after collapsing at end of the Boat Race
AN Oxford rower was rushed to hospital at the end of the Boat Race.
Felix Drinkall collapsed at the end of the race and quickly received medical attention.
But according to Guardian reporter Daniel Harris the rower is feeling okay.
He said: “Good news: Felix Drinkall is OK, we’re told, en route to hospital for check-ups.”
Drinkall was on the losing side as Cambridge secured victory for the fourth time in five years.
Many spectators wished Drinall well and hoped for a speedy recovery.
One wrote: Wishing Felix Drinkall a full and speedy recovery.”
Another added: “I just hope and pray the Oxford rower is ok.”
A third said: “Prayers for the Oxford rower getting attention…”
Another commented: “Thoughts are with Felix Drinkall.”
In the 168th edition of the race, Cambridge held off a late charge from Oxford to win by just over a length as they posted their fourth victory in five editions.
Cambridge have also dominated the Women’s Race recently and claimed victory for the fifth successive year.
Cambridge Men have now won the Boat Race 86 times to Oxford’s 81.