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Time of India
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Apex Legends Season 25 patch notes - New legend Sparrow abilities, Arena LTM, balance changes, and more
Apex Legends Season 25 Patch Notes (Image via Respawn Entertainment) Respawn Entertainment has finally released the Apex Legends Season 25 : Prodigy patch notes . Set to release on May 6, 2025, the new season looks promising, with the highlight being the new legend Sparrow , being introduced to the game. Furthermore, the developers addressed several major community complaints and drawbacks of the game, including Anti-Cheat, audio, matchmaking, and more. Arenas is making a comeback as the new limited-time game mode, but with a completely different twist. This article will list everything in the Apex Legends Season 25 patch notes . Apex Legends Season 25: Prodigy patch notes Apex Legends: Prodigy Gameplay Trailer BALANCE UPDATES Care Package Rotation Bocek Compound Bow and Havoc return to the floor (details below) Triple Take enters the Care Package (details below) Gold Weapon Rotation Bocek Compound Bow, Hemlok, Longbow, Mastiff, Wingman GAME UPDATES Arsenals Added VO for pinging and interacting with Arsenals Before Loot Bin resets: Light, heavy, and energy Arsenals now give two blocks of ammo with each pick-up Ammo at all Arsenals now takes 20s to respawn (was 10s) After Loot Bin resets: Enhancing your weapon will now give at least two attachments Added a slight flare to the model to show the Arsenal has reset Ammo at all Arsenals only takes 10s and grants a full stack of the ammo LEGENDS Assault Class Battle Surge changes: Removed scan on shield crack Healthbar now lingers for 3s (was 4s) Move speed boost now only applies while sprinting during the active window Skirmisher Class Charged Knock: removed Tac charge gained on knock Sparrow New Recon Legend Abilities Passive: Double Jump Press jump while in the air to jump again Pressing jump while climbing will launch Sparrow up the wall Carry additional arrows and explosive arrows for the Bocek Tactical: Tracker Dart Shoot a tracker from your gauntlet that will reveal enemies who walk within its line of sight These darts can also be used to activate Survey Beacons from afar Ultimate: Stinger Bolt Shoot a large arrow that will anchor where it lands. After it charges up, it will shock anyone within its range, causing damage and slowing any opponent it hits. Upgrades: Level 2 Extra Traps: gain an additional Tactical charge and +2 traps in world Hunt Target: Sparrow gains a speed boost when running towards a marked enemy Upgrades: Level 3 Alternate Mode: Ult now has 3 charges that fire fewer pulses in a smaller radius Life Siphon: Sparrow's health and shields are recovered if enemies are damaged by his Ult Ash Predator's Pursuit: removed Death Box minimap locations/pings Previous hotfix Increased Ult max distance travel time to 2.5s (was 1.4s) Increased Ult min distance travel time to 0.5s (was 0.3s) Conduit (Previous Hotfix) Increased Tac health regen per tick to 4 (was 3) Mirage (Previous Hotfix) Increased the number of decoys created during Ult to 6 (was 5) Pathfinder Grappling Hook: cooldown now variable, ranging from 10-30s depending on distance traveled (was flat 30s) Zipline Gun Integrated Zipline Zen upgrade into base Damage mitigation increased to 50% (was 25%) Upgrades: Level 3 Feeling Zippy: gain a second Zipline Gun charge (replaces Zipline Zen) Grapple God: gain a second Grappling Hook charge (replaces Grapple Cooldown+) Seer (Previous Hotfix) Decreased the time for Tac to hit targets to 0.8s (was 1.4s) Decreased the time for Tac to finish to 0.9s (was 1.0s) AMMO & ATTACHMENTS GOLD SNIPER STOCKS New stock tier added: usable with all Sniper and Marksman weapons No movement penalty while a weapon with a Gold Sniper Stock is drawn SNIPER STOCKS Marksmans Only Improved ADS in and out speed bonus for all levels Improved raise and lower speed bonus for all levels HOP-UPS Boosted Loader removed from floor loot Skull Piercer added to floor loot Can be equipped by 30-30 Repeater, Longbow, Wingman Gun Shield Generator No longer usable with Devotion and L-Star Can now be used with Hemlok Accelerator Removed from P2020, Volt, and Wingman Added to Bocek Compound Bow, Devotion, Mastiff, and Sentinel Previous Hotfix: Ult charge from knocks and assists reduced from to 20% (was 30%) WEAPONS AR Havoc Rifle [Floor Loot] Damage decreased to 19 (was 21) Increase hipfire spread Recoil increased Selectfire removed Hemlok Burst AR (Previous Hotfix) Increased headshot damage by 2 Increased mag sizes Base increased to 21 (was 18) White increased to 23 (was 21) Blue increased to 27 (was 24) LMG Devotion LMG New perk: equipping a purple tier barrel, stock, and mag will turbocharge the Devotion, reducing its spin-up time Improved the scaling with high tier barrels Blue: improved stability and recoil control (equivalent to old Purple) Purple: advanced stability and recoil control Improved the scaling with high tier stocks Blue: improved handling and reload speeds (equivalent to old Purple) Purple: advanced handling and reload speeds Increased purple mag capacity to 52 (was 48) L-STAR EMG (Previous Hotfix) Increased vertical and horizontal movement in the recoil pattern Significantly reduced projectile size MARKSMAN Bocek Compound Bow [Floor Loot] Can also be found on Sniper Arsenals Added Sniper stocks as an accepted attachment Uses its own reserve of 40 arrows, similar to a Care Package weapon Arrows shot into the world can be retrieved to replenish supply Arrows shot into players can be retrieved from top of Death Box (4 max) Arrows cannot be found in floor looting Max charge damage decreased to 55 (was 75) Decreased rate of fire Shattercaps removed Frag Grenades can be used to energize the Bocek with explosive arrows Must fully draw in order to fire an explosive arrow Explosive arrows will stick into the world or a player on hit Explosive arrow on hit damage reduced to 40 (headshot: 64) Explosive arrows will explode in a 5m radius, dealing 25 extra damage after a 2s delay Triple Take [Care Package] Damage per bullet increased to 23 (was 22) Increased rate of fire Choke speed significantly increased Gun Shield Generator added PISTOL P2020 Previous Hotfix: Decreased damage to 24 (was 25) Magazine size reduced at all tiers: Base: decreased to 8 (was 10) White: decreased to 9 (was 11) Blue: decreased to 10 (was 12) Purple/Gold: decreased to 11 (was 14) Wingman Slightly increased rate of fire Added laser sights as an accepted attachment SHOTGUN EVA-8 Greatly increased rate of fire at base and all bolt tiers Damage per pellet reduced to 6 (was 8) SMG All SMGs (Previous Hotfix) Increased headshot damage by 1 Volt SMG (Previous Hotfix) Improved hipfire values by normalizing it to the other SMGs SNIPER Charge Rifle Increased limb damage to 0.9 (was 0.7) Longbow Increased limb damage to 0.8 (was 0.7) Sentinel Increased limb damage to 0.9 (was 0.7) MAPS Pubs & Ranked Olympus Storm Point World's Edge Mixtape May 6-June 23, 2025 Control: Lava Siphon, Thunderdome, Labs, Production Yard Gun Run: Estates, Monument, Thunderdome, Skull Town TDM: Thunderdome, Skull Town, Estates, Fragment MODES LTM: Arenas (May 6-May 19, 2025) Arenas returns, play the classic mode on fan favorite maps Overflow, Drop-Off, and Encore New round tunings, first team to win 3 rounds wins the match Original tunings and mechanics but updated to include weapons and Legends that released since Arenas was last active No Legend perks or upgrades, buy your loadout and fight in intense 3v3 Deathmatch combat LTM: Arenas (May 20-June 23, 2025) Arenas refresh with updated tunings and mechanics that allow players to focus on combat, firepower, and fresh strategies Overflow, Drop-Off, and Encore maps return with updated traversal options to get you moving Every player is given the meds they need for the round free of charge, Supply Bins have been removed from the maps Each weapon can only be purchased once, try new combinations and plan your loadouts accordingly Rounds 2 and 4 feature discounted weapons to help you experiment with powerful new loadouts All Legends have a 1 Round cooldown on their Ults, and store economy and Ring have been tuned Care Packages have been boosted with Armor, select Boost Kits, and a couple surprise weapons Bot Royale A difficulty selector will be available to all players shortly after the release of S25, allowing players to test their skills against various levels of Apex Bots. Access and adjust this setting during the match to update the Apex Bots difficulty level. 'Auto' option attempts to adapt the Apex Bots to what is known about your skill and is the default setting at the start of every match The difficulty selector can only be updated by the squad leader The difficulty selector can be accessed via the 'Customize Bot Royale' tab in the player's inventory menu OR via the Customize Bot Royale button in the in-game menu RANKED Start of Season Placement The starting Ranked tier and division is now based on your hidden skill value from previous Ranked seasons If no skill value exists for Ranked, the Unranked Trios skill value is used to set initial placement The rule that reset any player that skipped a season of Ranked back to Bronze IV has been removed and all initial placements are based on skill value Ranked Ladders (coming later this split) When a Ranked Ladder is active, all players in Ranked will compete on a personal skill-based leaderboard for bonus rewards Your best 10 RP scores during the Ladder will be counted for your leaderboard position, which will determine your final placement and rewards when the Ladder ends. Your lowest score will always be replaced by a higher RP score, so additional matches are beneficial 10 Ranked matches must be completed to be placed on the leaderboard and to qualify for Ladder rewards All Ranked play continues as normal, allowing promotion and demotion as normal Ranked Challenges (rolling out over this split) Reward requirement: all players must now play a minimum number of Ranked matches before they can earn end-of-season Ranked rewards based on their highest tier earned. Ladder Champion: players who reach champion a minimum number of times in the same split will gain access to the Ladder Champion Dive Trail for a limited time: Granted at the start of the next split and can be used for the rest of that split Removed at the end of the split unless the challenge has been completed again BUG FIXES Blocked doors should no longer occasionally open towards the player Certain POIs should now list the correct Arsenals Control : weapons should no longer occasionally swap after upgrading Dropship countdown will no longer end before players get in Fixed an issue with the 2x-4x sight on the G7 scout Reactive skins Gold Loot Bins once again spawn loot as they should Sprinting out of mantle should no longer cause inconsistent sprint speeds depending on settings Storm Point: fixed some issues with the ring VFX sometimes disappearing LEGENDS Alter Fixed rare issue where you could shoot while phased after using a Void Siphon Portal should no longer be created for an enemy that died while being summoned by the Void Nexus Conduit Fixed crash with Passive when allies disconnected in certain states Lifeline D.O.C. should once again deploy sans the broken targeting state (Previous Hotfix) Loba: Heat Shade skin is no longer too visible at a distance Mirage Cloak while healing should no longer occasionally end early when exiting a Lifeline Halo Ult cloak should no longer end early when immediately reviving an ally Wattson Passive once again recharges extra shields given by Controller class perk QUALITY OF LIFE Firing Range Meow… Legend Locker Added additional info panel to some screens Added sorting ability to some screens: default, rarity, owned, and alphabetical Lifeline : reduced the intensity of D.O.C.'s teleport trail to reduce visual clutter Previous Battle Pass Reactive items are now available in the Exotic store "Progressed and Complete" challenges in Match Summary now show up to 15 challenges (was 5) Reduced the size and frequency of the Accelerated Weapon screen effects to be less obstructive Slightly reduced the amount of time you are locked out of ADS after charging a Sentinel Vantage : moved energizing Sniper's Mark's sniper with an Ult Accelerant to 'reload' AUDIO Fixed rare cases where 'Gameplay Volume when Spectating' would be applied during regular gameplay Fixed a rare issue where players situated uphill would briefly have occlusion filtering applied Reduced volume of Pathfinder grapple for player (enemy audio not affected) Revenant wall climb footsteps clearer in the mix Slight reduction of Thermite volume over time at distance Slight reduction in volume for Horizon's Black Hole relative to FOV GRAPHICS Storm Point updated to use a modern GPU-driven terrain rendering system. Players may not notice the difference since the overall map content has not been changed, but this system improves CPU rendering time, fixes lighting artifacts throughout the map, and allows for much greater texture fidelity through virtual texturing Xbox One and Playstation 4 have been migrated to the Rendering Hardware Interface (RHI), which is now being used on all platforms. As a result, Xbox One and Playstation 4 leverage the same multithreaded rendering architecture as PC and current-gen consoles. PC Additional improvements to the framerate stability with texture streaming enabled Fixed an issue that could cause freezes or black screens for some players Fixed an issue that could lead to incorrect GPU timings for a small number of players, which would cause blurry resolutions when "Adaptive Resolution FPS Target" is enabled Improved performance of loading asset data onto the GPU (this can fix stutters and issues with missing models for some players) Also read: Apex Legends 2.0: Rumoured features, engine upgrade, dynamic weather, and more
Nylon
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Nylon
Polène collaborates with Róisín Pierce on two new intricate handbags
Recently unveiled at Paris Fashion Week, Polène's recent collaboration with Irish designer Róisín Pierce has resulted in two sculptural handbags. The Button Bow Box and the Button Bow Sphere both come with hand-sewn lattices consisting of buttons and bows on the bags, with the name clearly indicating what shape the bags take. Both bags are handcrafted in Ubrique, Spain, from Dutch full-grain nappa leather in porcelain, cloud or ink tones. The Button Bow Box takes a more blocky shape, but bevelled edges soften the sharp lines of the bag and the handle strap is decorated with a delicate bow on either side. Button Bow Box Cloud. Image courtesy of Polène. Button Bow Box Cloud. Image courtesy of Polène. Button Bow Box Porcelain. Image courtesy of Polène. Button Bow Box Cloud. Image courtesy of Polène. Button Bow Box Cloud. Image courtesy of Polène. Button Bow Box Ink. Image courtesy of Polène. The Button Bow Sphere is the polar opposite, with a circular shape that splits down the middle for an opening and it comes with a looped handle that allows the bag to swing freely from the wrist. Button Bow Sphere Porcelain. Image courtesy of Polène. Button Bow Sphere Ink. Image courtesy of Polène. Button Bow Sphere Cloud. Image courtesy of Polène. Button Bow Sphere Porcelain. Image courtesy of Polène. This collaboration marks the first time that Polène has invited an independent brand to design a collection of bags, and it's a harmonious blend of Polène's leather mastery and Róisín Pierce's intricate designs that heavily feature lace and crochet. THE COLLECTION IS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE AND AT POLÈNE'S FLAGSHIP CHAMPS-ÉLYSÉES BOUTIQUE. THE BUTTON BOW BOX RETAILS FROM 1,190 USD AND THE BUTTON BOW SPHERE IS PRICED AT 950 USD.
Scoop
22-04-2025
- Scoop
Asia-based Criminal Network Cons Thai Woman In US Out Of $300,000
Wannapa Suprasert received a call from scammers who drew her into an elaborate false narrative involving identity theft, an international police investigation and the threat of a criminal trial. She was told that she and family members could face jail time: 'They made a threat that they would be tapping my phone. The mind is very powerful because once you're in that delusion, I guess I couldn't think clearly and I was just very concerned about my family safety,' she said. It began on a Friday afternoon in March 2024 when Ms. Suprasert, who goes by the name of Bow, received a call from a woman claiming to work at the Thai embassy in Washington DC, in the United States. She was told that a copy of her passport, which she had recently renewed, had somehow fallen into the wrong hands and that she was facing the danger of identity theft. During that same call, she was transferred to an official working for what she was told was the Thai Central Investigation Bureau in Bangkok. She was told to provide identity cards and other personal details, including bank accounts, as part of the supposed investigation. United Nations News · The $300,000 scam that entrapped a US-based woman from Thailand Prime suspect And then came a shocking twist: 'I was told I was a suspect in an international money laundering scheme,' Bow said, 'and they demanded that I prove my innocence.' Part of the proof involved the transfer of money from her own bank account to the scammers' account. 'They promised to give it back; they said that had to do a deeper dive investigation into the money, which I didn't quite understand because I thought I can just send them my pay stub and then they can see that I earned the money in the US legally,' she said. Bow was understandably stunned and frightened but had the composure to call the Thai embassy back to get more information – and clarify what appeared to be her dire legal situation. It was Friday afternoon in San Francisco on the West Coast, where she lives, and due to the time difference, the Thai embassy on the East Coast had already closed. It was only later she realised that the scammers' call had been carefully timed. Sophisticated sting 'I guess the story just kind of built from there and that's how I ended up sending five wires totaling over $300,000,' she said. Bow fell victim to a sophisticated operation which according to the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is being increasingly adopted by international organised crime networks to con the unsuspecting out of thousands of dollars. UNODC said that the transnational organised crime groups in Asia which carry out these types of scams are expanding their operations deeper into the region and far beyond. 'We are seeing a global expansion of East and Southeast Asian organised crime groups,' said Benedikt Hofmann, UNODC Acting Regional Representative for Southeast Asia and the Pacific. 'This reflects both a natural expansion as the industry grows and seeks new ways and places to do business, but also a hedging strategy against future risks should disruption continue and intensify in the region,' he added. The three-month-long scam that Bow endured resulted not just in the loss of over $300,000 but also intense emotional despair which led to depression, sleepless nights and nightmares. Bow has come to terms with the reality that she will not get her money back. There is nothing US law enforcement can do to recover the funds, and she decided against hiring a private investigator. In going public with her story, she hopes that others can learn from her experience.
Forbes
18-04-2025
- Sport
- Forbes
Whiskey, Golf, And A Chance To Play A Round With Wyndham Clark
Blade and Bow Bourbon and Wyndham Clark have teamed up for a sweepstakes that will send one lucky winner to play a round of golf with Clark. Ask any golfer about their post-round routine, and you're likely to hear mention of the '19th hole,' the tradition in which golfers enjoy a drink (whiskey-based or otherwise) at the clubhouse or nearby watering hole. After a great round, the 19th hole is a celebratory rite. After a challenging round, it serves a more conciliatory purpose. No matter the reason, golf and whiskey always seem to find each other. Golf and whiskey (which includes 'whisky' without the 'e') have been culturally intertwined for as long as the sport has been around. Depending on your source, there are strong claims that support the idea that golf and whiskey were both invented in Scotland. Over time, the association grew stronger as both whiskey and golf spread across Europe. Eventually, European settlers brought their distilling know-how and the game of golf to North America, and both have flourished ever since. In celebration of the heritage of these two historic pastimes, Blade and Bow Bourbon and PGA Tour golfer Wyndham Clark have teamed up for a sweepstakes that will send one lucky winner and up to three friends to a premier U.S. golf destination to play a round of 18 holes with Clark himself. I recently spoke with Clark about his career, whiskey journey, and the details about the sweepstakes, which can be found below the interview. Chris Perugini: Hi Wyndham, thank you so much for taking a few minutes to chat with me. I know this is a super busy time of year for you, so I really appreciate the time. I'd like to touch a little bit on your partnership with Blade and Bow, a little bit on your career, and just have some fun. First and foremost, how did the return to action feel this past weekend? You looked like you were feeling pretty good out there. Wyndham Clark: Yeah, the game was trending in the right direction. Coming off an injury, it was really nice to be able to swing freely. And as I kind of got into a groove, I started playing some good golf and turned it into a nice finish. Wyndham Clark has been a long-time bourbon aficionado. Perugini: Tell me a little bit about your whiskey journey. Was there a 'light bulb' whiskey moment or story that you can share? Clark: It started on one of my first 'guys' fishing trips. It was at the end of college, and I went on a fishing trip with family and friends. We'd always have whiskey while we're fishing and then again later, sitting around a campfire. And that's kind of where it started. So I pretty much had to like it if I wanted to be part of part of that crew. But I grew to really love bourbon specifically and became a little bit of a bourbon snob. [I] now have a pretty good collection. Perugini: It's funny how those collections…they grow a lot faster than you think they will when you first start out. Clark: (laughs) One hundred percent. Perugini: You're partnering with Blade and Bow for a really amazing sweepstakes. One lucky winner is going to get the chance to play a round with you at a premier US golf destination. What drove you to work with Blade and Bow for this project? Clark: Well, I think the connection between whiskey and golf has been around forever. I mean, as long as I can remember, that's kind of what people drink after the round at the 19th hole. A lucky person and friends [will] get the opportunity to play with me, and then also get the opportunity to enjoy some great bourbon after the round and have a lot of fun. Perugini: Oh, there's no doubt about that. Besides an incredible golf experience, what else can the winner expect from this prize? Clark: Well, they get 18 holes with me. They get some great bourbon. But the cool thing is when you get a Tour Pro in a golf round away from the media and TV cameras, you get to see their real authentic self and you get some great stories. I'll also probably help them, give them some swing show them some really good shots. So there's a lot of fun things in store. Perugini: Are there any early golf lessons that have stuck with you throughout your career? Clark: I've had a lot of golf lessons, but when I was about 13 years old, I was trying to hit a big draw and I was very inconsistent. The coach I was working with said, 'You need to hit a cut. The best players in the world hit a cut. A fade responds better than a draw.' And I argued with him. We went out to the 18th hole at the course I grew up on, where there's water left, and he says, 'Try to hit eight tee balls in a row in the fairway while drawing it.' I proceeded to hit two or three in the water, two or three right, and only two in the fairway. Then he goes, 'Okay, now let's hit a cut.' And I want you to start it on the edge of the water and cut it back in the fairway. I hit six or seven out of eight. He proved his point, and I said, 'All right, let's hit a cut.' And since then, I've pretty much hit a cut my whole life. Perugini: That's really cool. And it's funny. I thought I knew everything at 13 as well, but it turns out there are more lessons to be learned after that. (both laugh) As you mentioned, there's a parallel between both golf and bourbon. They both reward patience and precision. Do you find that this parallel is meaningful in your own life? Blade and Bow Clark: Yeah, I put so much time and dedication into my craft, so when I want to drink something off the golf course, I want the same effort put into it. When I drink Blade and Bow specifically, I feel like it's an elevated bourbon. I really love their Kentucky Caddie [cocktail]. It's my favorite drink while on the course—lemonade, peach, mint. And bourbon on the rocks post-round. Perugini: And the cool thing about Blade and Bow is that there's a lot of history built into the location that they're housed in. It's a great brand for a golf partnership, I think, because of that legacy. Clark: Oh, for sure. I'm with you on that. And it's cool, too, to collect keys. As a golfer, you can collect golf balls, flags and hats wherever you go. And [with] Blade and Bow, you can collect their keys. You collect your keepsakes. Perugini: What are some things that you're looking forward to most in the next year, both on and off the course? Clark: On the course, I love every year that I've had on the PGA Tour. It's such a fun job. Specifically, the Majors are coming up this year. Then, hopefully, I can make the team for the Ryder Cup in New York in September. That's a huge goal, and it would be amazing to play in front of a home crowd. I've played on one Ryder Cup team, but it was away. So it would be nice to be at home. And then off the course, I have not fished as much as I have in the past. I've gotten really busy and am playing so much golf. I'm really hoping that I get in more fishing. Perugini: That's definitely a worthwhile downtime goal. Whiskey has a way of bringing people together. We've all experienced it. Beyond this partnership, have you found that whiskey has helped you connect with others—either other players, sponsors or fans—in a more personal way? Clark: For sure. I think there's just something about sitting down and pouring a drink with somebody. Great conversations come from that, and you get to know someone more intimately and personally. It happens all the time, and one of the great places [where] I've done that is at Pebble Beach. It's one of the iconic places where post-round, you go to the tap room or sit around a fire and you're always drinking bourbon. People open up and tell their story. I really enjoy that, especially when I'm away from golf and I get to let loose, have fun and get to know people better. You have a great platform and you want to use it for a greater good, to influence and inspire other people. Perugini: Whiskey definitely has a way of doing that. When young golfers look at your journey, what is the one lesson or mindset that you hope they will take away from your career? Clark: I'd like to do two. I grew up in Colorado, and just because you didn't grow up in a state that has really warm weather like Florida, you can live in a place that only has six months of golf a year and still make it on the PGA Tour. And the other thing is to do something greater than just being a great golfer. You try to leave a legacy. You have a great platform and you want to use it for a greater good, to influence and inspire other people. Perugini: Absolutely. I really look forward to watching you play and watching your career progress. Is there anything that we didn't cover that you want to add to the discussion before we wrap up? Clark: For my partners in Blade and Bow, the sweepstakes ends in June. I'm hoping that there are a bunch of people that want to play with me, and I'm looking forward to it because it's going to be a lot of fun. Perugini: Wyndham, thank you again for your time. I really appreciate it. Best of luck heading into Majors season. Clark: Thanks, Chris. The conversation has been edited and condensed for clarity. Blade and Bow is the key ingredient in the "Kentucky Caddie" cocktail. The sweepstakes runs now through June 15th, 2025, and fulfillment of the trip will take place later in Summer 2025. Entrants must be 25 years or older. To enter or to learn more including official rules, visit Follow me on Instagram at @singlemaltsavvy
The Independent
11-04-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
Boat Race 2025: Who is competing for Oxford and Cambridge?
Oxford and Cambridge are once again set to do battle as the annual Boat Race nears. The Blue Boats will vie for glory along a four-mile stretch of the River Thames from Putney to Mortlake, with Oxford out to end a streak of Cambridge dominance in recent years. The Light Blues have won seven years in a row in the women's race and six of the last eight men's races. To combat this, Oxford have a new-look squad, with a brand-new coaching setup and a host of former Olympians in their Blue Boat. Cambridge's preparation for the race has been rocked by a spat over selection, with Oxford successfully banning three of the opposition crew, all PGCE students, from taking part in a debate which has dragged on for months. Whether that has a material impact in ending Cambridge's long winning streak remains to be seen, with all to play for on Sunday afternoon. When is the Boat Race? The women's race will start at 1.20pm BST on Sunday 13 April. The men's race will start at 2.20pm BST on Sunday 13 April. How can I watch the Boat Race? The action will be shown live on the BBC, with coverage getting underway at 12.45pm. What is the course? The Boat Race course, known as the Championship Course, is four miles and 374 yards (6.8 km) long, stretching between Putney and Mortlake on the south bank of the River Thames in south west London. What are the teams? Oxford Women's Team Daniel Orton (Cox) Heidi Long (Stroke) Kyra Delray Annie Anezakis Sarah Marshall Alexia Lowe Tessa Haining Lilli Freischem Sarah Polson (Bow) Oxford Women's most decorated rower this year is Heidi Long, a British bronze medallist from the Paris 2024 Olympics in the women's eight. The boat's third-place finish marked just the second time in history that GB had won a medal in the race. GB have another potential Olympian in the Oxford boat in Kyra Delray, who has won junior and under-23 medals for the national team and recovered from double hip surgery to race this Sunday. Cambridge Women's Team Jack Nicholas (Cox) Samy Morton (Stroke) Tash Morrice Claire Collins Carys Earl Annie Wertheimer Sophia Hahn Gemma King Katy Hempson (Bow) Cambridge Women have Australian 2024 Olympic spare Samy Morton and two-time Olympian, and former World Championships bronze medallist Claire Collins in their boat. The American has raced a parallel career to Long: the pair share a birthday and have faced off several times through the junior, U23 and senior ranks, including at the Olympics last summer. Cambridge's Blue Boat also features returning winners from last year's crew, Carys Earl and Gemma King, the latter in her seventh Boat race campaign. Oxford Men's Team Tobias Bernard (Cox) Nico Kohl (Stroke) Nick Rusher Tom Mackintosh Tass von Mueller James Doran Felix Rawlinson Will O'Connell Tom Sharrock (Bow) The Oxford men's team is stacked with former Olympians: president and Olympic champion Tom Mackintosh, who won gold for New Zealand in the men's eight in Tokyo 2020; Nico Kohl, a member of the Italy squad in Paris 2024; and American Nick Rusher, who won bronze in the men's eight last summer and whose parents - who met on the national team - and sister have all competed in the Games. Cambridge Men's Team Ollie Boyne (Cox) Douwe de Graaf (Stroke) Simon Hatcher James Robson George Bourne Gabriel Mahler Luke Beever Noam Mouelle Luca Ferraro (Bow) The Cambridge men's team doesn't have the same international pedigree as their opposition number but makes up for it in experience, with 30-year-old James Robson - himself a spare for GB in Paris - the veteran of the day. The squad also includes Noam Mouelle and Luca Ferraro, both two-time Boat Race winners with Cambridge, and Douwe de Graaf, a member of GB's development squad for LA 2028.
