Routh, who had been First Wrangler at Cambridge in Maxwell 's year, was also a candidate but the real competition was always going to be between Tait and Maxwell . Tait won despite Maxwell 's outstanding scientific achievements.
Routh, sino had been Unang Wrangler sa Cambridge sa Maxwell 's taon, ay din ng isang kandidato ngunit ang tunay na kumpetisyon ay palaging pagpunta sa maging sa pagitan ng Tait at Maxwell. Tait won sa kabila Maxwell 's natitirang pang-agham achievements.