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The name 'Torpids' derives from the event's origins as a race for the second boats of the colleges, which were naturally slower than the first boats. Now, as many boats as a college can put out may enter, although the last two divisions have to qualify to race by competing in a timed race a few days beforehand, known as 'rowing on'. Rowers competing in that year's Boat Race or any of the other rowing matches against Cambridge may not compete in Torpids, but may compete in Eights . 2006 RESULTS Oriel College currently hold the men's headship in Torpids after seeing off a determined challange from a fast Magdalen College crew. This continues their dominance over the college rowing scene for the 32 of the last 34 years Oriel also currently hold the women's headship in Torpids after bumping New College on the first day, the first time, certainly in recent history, that a college has held the torpids headship in both events. SEE ALSO
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