The Cooper's Hill Cheese-Rolling Competition
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What is the primary objective of the Cooper's Hill Cheese-Rolling competition?

  • To maintain control of the cheese wheel during its descent down the hill.
  • To be the first one to reach the bottom of the hill.
  • To catch and secure the cheese wheel before it reaches the bottom. (correct)
  • To safely transport a wheel of cheese down a hill.

    • Which of these is a distinguishing characteristic of the Cooper's Hill Cheese-Rolling competition?

  • Competitors must be local residents to participate.
  • The cheese wheel is made of a hard plastic.
  • It's intentionally dangerous and has many participants with injuries reported. (correct)
  • The competition is held on a flat surface.

    • What is unique about the prize for winning a race in the Cooper's Hill Cheese-Rolling competition?

  • The prize is a commemorative trophy.
  • The prize is a certificate of participation.
  • The prize is a cash reward.
  • The prize is the actual cheese wheel being chased. (correct)

    • What did Abby Lampi achieve at the Cooper's Hill Cheese-Rolling competition?

    <p>She won the competition in 2022 and again when she returned to defend her title the following year.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many races are held in each Cooper's Hill Cheese-Rolling competition?

    <p>Six races, with a cheese being up for grabs in each race</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the initial purpose of the Cheese Rolling competition, according to its alleged origins?

    <p>To resolve disputes over land ownership</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did local authorities attempt to cancel the Cheese Rolling competition?

    <p>Because of the high potential risk of injuries to participants and spectators.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes the most significant change in the Cheese Rolling competition's participation structure?

    <p>Shift from local to international participation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate maximum speed of the cheese wheel during the downhill race?

    <p>70 mph (112 km/h)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Besides the cheese itself, what is a key item used in the race for safety?

    <p>Volunteers from the local rugby team to catch out-of-control racers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many downhill cheese-rolling races are typically for adult male participants in one annual competition?

    <p>Three</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which best describes Abby Lampe's strategy for winning the cheese rolling competition in her second victory?

    <p>Embracing the fall and rolling to the bottom of the hill</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the information provided, how is the competition typically structured on the day?

    <p>A mix of both uphill and downhill races, with a few separate races for adults and children</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Cooper's Hill Cheese-Rolling Competition

    • The Cooper's Hill Cheese-Rolling competition takes place annually on the last Monday of May in Gloucestershire, England.
    • The tradition involves chasing a round, 8-pound (3.6-kg) Double Gloucester cheese wheel down a steep hill.
    • The competition is believed to have originated in the 1800s, as a way to settle land ownership disputes.
    • The event was initially a local secret, becoming widely popular in 2009, attracting 15,000 spectators.
    • Local authorities cancelled the competition in 2009 due to safety concerns, potentially related to injuries, but organizers and participants continue to host the event despite this.
    • The 2024 competition took place on May 27, 2024, including four downhill races (three men's, one women's), each with a maximum of 25 contestants, and three uphill races (two kids', one adult's).
    • The winning cheese wheel is the competitor's prize.
    • Each race begins with a cheese wheel released from the top of Cooper's Hill.
    • Participants chase the tumbling cheese wheel, which can reach speeds of up to 70 mph (112 km/h).
    • Local rugby team volunteers catch racers who go out of control at the bottom of the hill.
    • Abby Lampe won the women's downhill race in 2024, claiming her second victory. She described the falls as temporary.
    • Tom Kopke from Germany and Dylan Twist from Australia won the men's downhill in 2024
    • Leilani Ryder, a Gloucester resident, won her fifth consecutive adult's uphill race title.
    • The event is known for its dangerous nature, with many injuries reported, requiring participants to embrace falls.
    • The cheese wheel is a real wheel of cheese.
    • Some describe the competition as risky, comparing it to a slip-and-slide for adults.
    • The first written evidence of the cheese-rolling competition dates back to 1826.
    • The event is believed to be over 2000 years old.

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