HENLEY FINALS

The transcript covers a journey through Beirut, Khartoum, and Rhodesia, leading to the Henley Royal Regatta. The regatta, a highlight for rowing enthusiasts, featured several significant races. The Thames Challenge Cup saw the RAF Eight triumph over Imperial College. Tony Fox secured a comfortable win in the Diamond Skulls for Britain. The Grand race was a close contest between Leander and a French Eight, with Leander emerging victorious. The event concluded with a celebration of British success and a full house of spectators.

What was the significance of the Henley Royal Regatta during the coronation year?

• British oarsmen were successful in major events.

• It was the first regatta held in Henley.

• It was the last regatta before World War II.

• It was the first time women participated.

Which team did the Royal Air Force Eight defeat in the Thames Challenge Cup?

• Harvard University Boat Club

• Oxford University Boat Club

• Cambridge University Boat Club

• Imperial College Boat Club

How did Tony Fox perform in the Diamond Skulls event?

• He was disqualified.

• He finished in second place.

• He won comfortably by four lengths.

• He lost by a narrow margin.

Who were the competitors in the Grand race?

• Oxford and Cambridge

• Leander and a French Eight

• Princeton and the Royal Air Force

• Harvard and Yale

What was the outcome of the Grand race?

• The French Eight won by a large margin.

• Leander won by three-quarters of a length.

• The race was canceled due to weather.

• It ended in a tie.