Cheese Rolling Competition 2024

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Questions and Answers

What was the original purpose of the Cheese Rolling competition in the 1800s?

  • To promote local cheese production
  • To celebrate the harvest season
  • To settle land ownership disputes (correct)
  • To raise funds for community projects

How many races were held for men during this year's competition?

  • One
  • Four
  • Two
  • Three (correct)

What event led to the cancellation of the Cheese Rolling competition in 2009?

  • Heavy rain and poor visibility
  • Local animal rights protests
  • Concerns about food safety
  • The risk of injuries due to large crowds (correct)

In which year did the Cheese Rolling competition gain significant attention with 15,000 attendees?

<p>2009 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What weight does the rolling wheel of cheese used in the competition approximately have?

<p>8 pounds (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What speed can participants reach when racing after the cheese?

<p>70 mph (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which competitor won their second title in the women's downhill race?

<p>Abby Lampe (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many titles has Leilani Ryder won in the women's uphill race?

<p>Fifth (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Abby Lampe suggest is key to winning the cheese rolling race?

<p>Embracing the fall (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which rugby team helps racers who lose control during the race?

<p>Local rugby team (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Cooper's Hill Cheese Rolling

A race where a cheese is rolled down a hill, and participants chase after it.

Winning strategy in Cooper's Hill Cheese Rolling

The winning strategy is to embrace falling and rolling down the hill, as it is part of the race.

Speed of Competitors

Competitors can reach speeds of up to 70 mph (112 km/h) while chasing the rolling cheese.

Winners of the races

The winners of the men's downhill race were Tom Kopke and Dylan Twist. Abby Lampe won the women's downhill race.

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Significance of Cooper's Hill Cheese Rolling

This traditional event brings people together at Cooper's Hill, creating a unique spectacle of athleticism and determination.

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Cheese Rolling Competition

An annual event in Gloucestershire, England, where participants race down a steep hill to catch a rolling wheel of cheese.

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Cooper's Hill

The location of the Cheese Rolling competition, known for its steep incline.

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8-pound (3.6-kg) cheese wheel

The weight of the cheese wheel used in the Cheese Rolling competition.

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Land ownership disputes

The original purpose of the Cheese Rolling Competition, which involved settling land ownership disputes.

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2009

The year when the Cheese Rolling competition gained widespread attention, attracting over 15,000 spectators.

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Study Notes

Cheese Rolling Competition

  • The cheese rolling competition takes place annually on the last Monday of May in Gloucestershire, England
  • Thousands of people gather for the event
  • The competition involves participants running or rolling a 3.6-kg cheese down a steep hill
  • The competition has been a tradition since the 1800s, and it remained a well-kept secret until 2009, when approximately 15,000 people attended
  • In 2009, there were concerns amongst local authorities about injuries that led to the organizers canceling the race
  • This year's competition took place on May 27, 2024 and featured four downhill races: three for men, one for women, and two for kids.
  • Each race was limited to 25 competitors
  • Races begin with the release of a cheese from the top of the hill
  • Participants can reach speeds of up to 70 mph (112 km/h).
  • The women's downhill race winners included first-time competitors, Tom Kopke, from Germany and Dylan Twist from Australia; while Abby Lampe, who took home her 5th downhill victory, claimed her second victory in the women's race.
  • Abby Lampe, the winner, said that the victory is temporary.

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