May Bumps 2002
The May Bumps 2002 were a set of rowing races held at Cambridge University from Wednesday 12 June 2002 to Saturday 15 June 2002. The event was run as a bumps race and was the 111th set of races in the series of May Bumps that have been held annually in mid-June in this form since 1887. In 2002, a total of 172 crews took part, with around 1500 participants in total.
Head of the River crews
men bumped Emmanuel and Downing to take back the headship they lost in 2001, achieving the headship for the 4th time since 1998.Caius women rowed-over in 1st position, achieving the headship for the 3rd consecutive year
Highest 2nd VIIIs
The highest men's 2nd VIII for the 3rd consecutive year was Downing II.The highest women's 2nd VIII for the 2nd consecutive year was Jesus [College Boat Club |Jesus] II.