Cambridge make University Challenge final for fifth year running as John’s smash Edinburgh
John’s put in another dominant display to reach the final for the first time in their history
St John’s hammered Edinburgh 270-60 last night to make it to the final of this year’s University Challenge, ensuring a Cambridge college will once again be represented in the showpiece – a run that stretches back to 2014.
Congratulations to our students James Devine-Stoneman, John-Clark Levin, Rosie McKeown and Matt Hazell for qualifying for the final of #UniversityChallenge tonight! Great performance from you all. As Paxman said “You were well balanced, you were fast, you were great." pic.twitter.com/LwzuAvmiwh
- St John's, Cambridge (@stjohnscam) April 9, 2018
Despite the college’s illustrious history, with alumni including the winners of ten Nobel Prizes, seven prime ministers and twelve archbishops of various countries, at least two princes and three Saints, this is their first appearance in the competition’s final.
John’s took an early lead courtesy of Rosie McKeown and did not look back, racking up 95 points before Edinburgh had even got off the mark. Displaying an impressive knowledge on a variety of subjects including pineapple production, Lord William Bentinck, and frequent visitors to the Stein salon, the Johnians showed the same skill which has earned them victories against the likes of St Andrew’s, Corpus Christi, and Ulster University.
Merton College, Oxford will take on Newcastle next Monday in the other semi-final, with the final taking place on April 23rd.
