Template:Infobox University Boat Race/doc
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{{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.
UsageEdit
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 = }}
ParametersEdit
All parameters are optional.
Parameter | Explanation |
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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 |
ExampleEdit
148th Boat Race | |||
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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 | ||
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