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What is the primary purpose of the Cheese Rolling competition?
What is the primary purpose of the Cheese Rolling competition?
What was the fate of the Cheese Rolling competition after the large turnout in 2009?
What was the fate of the Cheese Rolling competition after the large turnout in 2009?
Which competitor won the women's downhill race mentioned in this year's competition?
Which competitor won the women's downhill race mentioned in this year's competition?
How many uphill races were held during the competition?
How many uphill races were held during the competition?
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What advice did Abby Lampe offer for winning the race?
What advice did Abby Lampe offer for winning the race?
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Cheese Rolling Competition
Cheese Rolling Competition
The annual Cheese Rolling competition held at Cooper's Hill in Gloucestershire, England, involves running or tumbling down a hill to chase an 8-pound wheel of cheese.
Origin of Cheese Rolling
Origin of Cheese Rolling
The Cheese Rolling competition began in the 1800s as a way to settle land ownership disputes.
When is Cheese Rolling?
When is Cheese Rolling?
The Cheese Rolling competition is held on the last Monday of May each year.
Cheese Rolling Race
Cheese Rolling Race
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Danger of Cheese Rolling
Danger of Cheese Rolling
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Study Notes
Cheese Rolling Competition at Cooper's Hill
- Held annually on the last Monday of May at Cooper's Hill, Gloucestershire, England
- Thousands of participants and spectators attend
- Originated in the 1800s, potentially for settling disputes over land ownership
- Secret for decades until 2009, when 15,000 people attended
- Local authorities cancelled it due to injury concerns
- Event continues despite cancellation, with fans and organizers present every year
- 2024 event held on May 27th
- Four downhill races (3 men's, 1 women's), with 25 competitors allowed per race
- Three uphill races (2 kids', 1 adult)
- Races involve releasing a 8-pound (3.6 kg) wheel of cheese from the top of the hill
- Participants chase the rolling cheese down the hill
- Cheese can reach speeds up to 70 mph (112 km/h)
- Volunteers from a local rugby team catch out-of-control racers at the bottom of the hill
- 2024 Men's Downhill winners: Tom Kopke (Germany) and Dylan Twist (Australia)
- 2024 Adult's Uphill winner: Leilani Ryder (Gloucester resident) 5th title
- 2024 Women's Downhill winner: Abby Lampe (USA), second victory
- Winning strategy for the women's downhill race: embrace the fall, and roll to the bottom. (Abby Lampe)
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Description
Explore the exciting tradition of the Cheese Rolling Competition held at Cooper's Hill. Each year, participants chase a wheel of cheese down a steep hill, showcasing an event that combines speed and thrill. Discover the history, rules, and annual updates about this unique spectacle, including the upcoming event on May 27, 2024.
