For its 14th edition, the International rowing regatta „Sv. Duje“ will host one of the most popular sport traditions of the world – the race between the top eights of Oxford and Cambridge. After the race on the Thames one month ago, where Oxford rowers won, it will surely be exciting to watch them competing for victory again. On this year’s regatta the female teams of Oxford and Cambridge will compete in Split for the first time.
„More than 400 million people around the world follow the Oxford-Cambridge race on the Thames, and the Split is the only destination that offers the possibility of a rematch” – said Toni Gamulin, the director of Regatta „Sv. Duje“ at the press conference which was held in Ivan Mestrovic Gallery on May 4th.
At the same press conference, the Rector of the University of Split, Simun Andelinovic pointed out that his administration have recognized the effort in the field of university sport and its importance in the academic and social life. “University of Split has included sport in its strategic priorities and is powerfully headed in the direction of creating a system of university sport as one of the key brands of the University of Split“- said Rector.
Besides the University of Split and famous guests from England, the regatta will host a numerous universities crews from different European countries. First appearance of Leiden University from Netherlands will also bring the sport thrill to regatta, due to their long and famous rowing tradition. In addition to the International regatta, students from University of Split will compete for its faculties. A special edition of every year’s regatta is the legends race of Oxford, Cambridge and Split. Rowers who won a numerous number of European, World and Olympic medals will row on Split’s Riva on May 10th.
International rowing regatta „Sv. Duje“ which will gather a total of 31 rowing crews this year, is a part of UniSport which represents a common name for all student sports competitions in 22 sport in Croatia. This event is also a part of “WARM-up” for the biggest sport event in recent history of Croatia – the European Universities Games Zagreb – Rijeka 2016.
