Doggett's Coat and Badge
/ˌdɒɡɪts ˌkəʊt ən ˈbædʒ/
/ˌdɑːɡɪts ˌkəʊt ən ˈbædʒ/
- a rowing race that has been held every year since 1715 on the Thames between London Bridge and Chelsea. The winner receives a red coat in 18th-century style and a silver badge. It was started by the Irish comedian Thomas Doggett (c. 1670-1721), and is the oldest regular sporting contest in Britain.