Template:Infobox University Boat Race
 | This template adds an automatically generated short description. If the automatic short description is not optimal, replace it by adding {{Short description}} at the top of the article. |
{{Infobox University Boat Race}} is used to list at-a-glance comparative information about a particular edition of the annual Oxford versus Cambridge University Boat Race between 1829 and 2014. For races from 2015 onwards, {{Infobox University Boat Races}} should be used as it incorporates both men's and women's races, along with both reserve results.
Usage[edit]
The infobox may be added by pasting the template as shown below into an article, typically at the top of an article above the lead section.
{{Infobox University Boat Race
| name =
| winner =
| margin =
| winning_time =
| date = {{Start date|YYYY|MM|DD||df=y}}
| overall =
| umpire =
| prevseason =
| nextseason =
| reserve_winner =
| women_winner =
}}
Parameters[edit]
All parameters are optional.
| Parameter | Explanation |
|---|---|
name
|
The edition of the Boat Race, e.g. 160th Boat Race |
winner
|
The winner of the main men's Boat Race i.e. Oxford or Cambridge |
margin
|
The winning margin, usually given in lengths or shorter (e.g. feet) if necessary |
winning_time
|
The time of the winning boat, given in minutes and seconds |
date
|
Date of the race, using {{Start date}} with the df parameter set to y
|
overall
|
The overall record since the first race was held in 1829, Cambridge wins given first |
umpire
|
The umpire for the main men's race and the University he attended |
prevseason
|
Link to the previous year's race article |
nextseason
|
Link to the next year's race article |
reserve_winner
|
The winner of the men's reserve Boat Race i.e. Isis or Goldie |
women_winner
|
The winner of the main women's Boat Race i.e. Oxford or Cambridge |
Example[edit]
| 148th Boat Race | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | 30 March 2002 | ||
| Winner | Oxford | ||
| Margin of victory | 3/4 length | ||
| Winning time | 16 minutes 54 seconds | ||
| Overall record (Cambridge–Oxford) | 77–70 | ||
| Umpire | Simon Harris (Cambridge) | ||
| Other races | |||
| Reserve winner | Isis | ||
| Women's winner | Oxford | ||
| |||