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Questions and Answers
What is the maximum speed that participants can reach during the cheese rolling race?
What is the maximum speed that participants can reach during the cheese rolling race?
- 60 mph
- 70 mph (correct)
- 50 mph
- 80 mph
Who is noted for winning their second title in the women's downhill race?
Who is noted for winning their second title in the women's downhill race?
- Abby Lampe (correct)
- Leilani Ryder
- Dylan Twist
- Tom Kopke
Which competitor has won the women's uphill race a total of five times?
Which competitor has won the women's uphill race a total of five times?
- Dylan Twist
- Tom Kopke
- Leilani Ryder (correct)
- Abby Lampe
What advice did Abby Lampe give regarding winning the race?
What advice did Abby Lampe give regarding winning the race?
What role do volunteers from the local rugby team play during the race?
What role do volunteers from the local rugby team play during the race?
What was the original purpose of the Cheese Rolling competition?
What was the original purpose of the Cheese Rolling competition?
How many races were held for men during the 2024 Cheese Rolling competition?
How many races were held for men during the 2024 Cheese Rolling competition?
In what year did the Cheese Rolling competition first attract a large crowd of 15,000 spectators?
In what year did the Cheese Rolling competition first attract a large crowd of 15,000 spectators?
What is the weight of the cheese wheel that participants chase during the competition?
What is the weight of the cheese wheel that participants chase during the competition?
When is the Cheese Rolling competition held each year?
When is the Cheese Rolling competition held each year?
Flashcards
Cooper's Hill Cheese Rolling
Cooper's Hill Cheese Rolling
A race where a cheese is rolled down a hill and participants try to catch it.
Winning Cooper's Hill Cheese Rolling
Winning Cooper's Hill Cheese Rolling
The person who catches the cheese at the bottom of the hill is the winner.
Cheese Rolling Speed
Cheese Rolling Speed
The fastest recorded speed of the cheese during the race can reach 70mph.
Cooper's Hill Challenge
Cooper's Hill Challenge
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Safety in Cooper's Hill Cheese Rolling
Safety in Cooper's Hill Cheese Rolling
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What is the Cheese Rolling Competition?
What is the Cheese Rolling Competition?
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What is the origin of the Cheese Rolling Competition?
What is the origin of the Cheese Rolling Competition?
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How did the Cheese Rolling Competition become known?
How did the Cheese Rolling Competition become known?
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Why did the competition face a cancellation?
Why did the competition face a cancellation?
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How does the Cheese Rolling Competition continue?
How does the Cheese Rolling Competition continue?
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Study Notes
Cheese Rolling Competition
- Held annually on the last Monday of May in Gloucestershire, England
- Thousands of people participate
- Competitors race down a steep hill, trying to catch an 8-pound wheel of cheese
- The competition has a long history, believed to have roots in the 1800s, resolving land ownership disputes
- In recent years, 15,000 spectators have come to watch
- The 2024 competition included four downhill races
- There were separate races for men, women, kids and adults
- Each race started with a released cheese round from the top of the hill
- Participants reached speeds of up to 70 mph (112 km/h)
- Abby Lampe claimed her second victory in the women's race
- Tom Kopke and Leilani Ryder were winners in men's race
- The key to success is embracing the fall
- The competition's future is uncertain
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