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What is the primary objective of the Cheese Rolling competition?
What is the primary objective of the Cheese Rolling competition?
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?
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?
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?
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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?
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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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Discover the exciting tradition of the Cheese Rolling Competition at Cooper's Hill, held annually in Gloucestershire. From its historical origins to the thrilling descent of competitors chasing an 8-pound wheel of cheese, this event attracts thousands each year despite safety concerns. Learn about the various races and the unique challenges faced by participants as they attempt to catch the rolling cheese.