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What is the primary objective of the Cheese Rolling competition?
What is the primary objective of the Cheese Rolling competition?
- To catch a rolling wheel of cheese (correct)
- To race against other participants on flat ground
- To score points for style in falling
- To push a wheel of cheese uphill
What action was taken by local authorities in 2009 regarding the Cheese Rolling competition?
What action was taken by local authorities in 2009 regarding the Cheese Rolling competition?
- They expanded the event to include more categories
- They encouraged more international participation
- They canceled the competition due to safety concerns (correct)
- They enforced stricter rules on competitors
Which participant holds the record for the most titles in the adult's uphill race?
Which participant holds the record for the most titles in the adult's uphill race?
- Dylan Twist
- Abby Lampe
- Leilani Ryder (correct)
- Tom Kopke
What is the maximum speed a cheese wheel can reach during the race?
What is the maximum speed a cheese wheel can reach during the race?
How many competitors are allowed in each of the downhill races for men?
How many competitors are allowed in each of the downhill races for men?
Flashcards
Cheese Rolling Competition
Cheese Rolling Competition
An annual event held on Cooper's Hill in Gloucestershire, England, where participants race down a steep hill to catch a rolling wheel of cheese.
Downhill Races
Downhill Races
The main part of the event where participants run down the hill in pursuit of a rolling cheese wheel.
Uphill Races
Uphill Races
Races held after the downhill races where participants climb up the hill.
Rolling Wheel of Cheese
Rolling Wheel of Cheese
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Speed of Cheese Wheel
Speed of Cheese Wheel
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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 from worldwide participate
- Origin believed to be from early 1800s, initially used to settle land ownership disputes, but later became a local secret
- 2009 marked a surge in popularity with 15,000 spectators, prompting its cancellation by authorities due to injury concerns.
- Despite cancellation attempts, the competition continues each year
- 2024 event held on May 27th
- Four downhill races (3 men's, 1 women's) and three uphill races (2 children's, 1 adult's)
- Each race limited to 25 competitors
- Rolling cheese weighs approximately 8 pounds (3.6 kg)
- Cheese launched from the top of the hill
- Participants run downhill, attempting to catch the rolling wheel
- Speeds can reach up to 70 mph (112 km/h)
- Volunteers from the local rugby team were used to assist in catching out-of-control participants at the base
- Tom Kopke (Germany) and Dylan Twist (Australia) won the men's downhill race
- Leilani Ryder (Gloucester resident) won her 5th adult uphill race title
- Abby Lampe (USA) won her 2nd women's downhill race title.
- Winning strategy, as per Lampe, involves embracing the fall and rolling to the finish.
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