One minute into the race, Harvard was out in front by half a boat length.
Australia took out an early lead and had were leading by about one boat length at the 500 m to go mark.
Young America was within a boat length of taking the lead.
Washington won by two-thirds of a boat length in 6 minutes 18 seconds.
Harvard cut Princeton's lead near the end, but still lost by half a boat length.
No crew in the country has come within a boat length of Harvard.
The margin of victory was about half a boat length.
Stars & Stripes was at least 12 boat lengths behind.
Often the winner is not determined until the final few boat lengths.
With a lead of six boat lengths, they won their first varsity.