On April 7, for the first time in the event's history, the University Boat Race had to be stopped due to a swimmer. Trenton Oldfield, the man accused of causing public nuisance by disrupting the race, entered his plea at Isleworth Crown Court earlier today.

Mr Oldfield only confirmed his name and entered his plea. He has been released on bail and is due to stand trial on 24 September. The strict conditions of his bail will prevent him from attending any Olympic or Diamond Jubilee events. He has also been banned from Royal Ascot and the Henley Royal Regatta. 

Judge Anna Guggenheim QC stated that the conditions were "to prevent the commission of further incidents of a similar nature to that which the defendant, while contesting whether it amounts to public nuisance or not, admits took place on April 7."