Results
In 2013, for the first time since 1879, the M1 Torpid maintained its Headship with female double Olympic gold medallist Caryn Davies at stroke. The Women's First Eight was the first to gain Headship from a mixed college in 2000 and held that position for four straight years; they are Head of the River again in 2012.
Lower down in the club, Pembroke's development program is one of the most successful in Oxford College Rowing, and has produced more Blues in the last 10 years than any other college. This is indicated by the high placing of all PCBC crews; M2 is the only 2nd boat crew placed in Division 2 in Torpids, more than a division higher than the next 2nd boat.
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