May Bumps 2018


The May Bumps 2018 was a series of rowing races at Cambridge University from Wednesday 13 June 2018 to Saturday 16 June 2018. The event was run as a bumps race and have been held annually in mid-June in this form since 1887. See May Bumps for the format of the races.
The 2018 May Bumps saw the first ever quadruple overbump in the men's divisions, which involved bumping on the second day, having started nine stations behind them.

Head of the River crews

men rowed over on all four days to retain the headship they won in 2016.
women rowed over on all four days to retain the headship they won in 2017.

Highest 2nd VIIIs

rowed over for three days before being bumped by on the final day, finishing as the highest placed men's second VIII at 17th in the first division.
Despite being bumped on every day of the campaign, retained their status as the highest placed women's second VIII, finishing 3rd overall in the W2 division. Jesus were bumped by,,, and.

Links to races in other years


Preceding yearCurrent yearFollowing year
May Bumps 2017May Bumps 2018May Bumps 2019
Lent Bumps 2017Lent Bumps 2018Lent Bumps 2019