For the first time in the history of the event, an official weigh-in was held, organised by The Sunday Times and weighing machine manufacturers W & T Avery Ltd. Burnell, p. 53 Oxford's crew was the heaviest of all time, at an average of just under 14 st 1 lb (89.0 kg) per rower, 4 pounds more than their opposition, and the first time in the race history, a crew weighed more than an average of 14 st (88.7 kg).