Old Cambridge Blue Coaches Oxford

The video introduces key figures in the Oxford University Boat Club, including C.M. Johnson and Colonel J.H. Gibbon, who is coaching the Oxford crew. It provides an overview of the crew members and their positions, highlighting those with previous experience, known as 'old blues'. Colonel Gibbon, a former Cambridge stroke, is now coaching Oxford for the upcoming boat race on March 19th. The video concludes with an assessment of the crew's current performance, noting that their rowing technique needs improvement as their blades do not enter the water in unison.

Who is the President of the Oxford University Boat Club?

• R.W.G. Holdsworth

• Gordon Smith

• C.M. Johnson

• Colonel J.H. Gibbon

Which position does Gordon Smith hold in the rowing team?

• Three

• Stroke

• Cox

• Bar

Who is the rowing stroke and an old blue in the team?

• L.P. Edison

• R.A.J. Poole

• W.H. McGotty

• R.W.G. Holdsworth

What is Colonel Gibbon's connection to Cambridge?

• He was a cox for Cambridge.

• He coached Cambridge in 1999.

• He stroked Cambridge in 99.

• He was the President of Cambridge Boat Club.

What is the current challenge faced by the Oxford crew?

• Poor weather conditions

• Inadequate coaching

• Their blades do not go in absolutely as one

• Lack of experienced members