German YouTuber Wins Second Consecutive Gloucester Cheese Rolling Race

The annual Cooper's Hill Cheese Rolling race in Gloucestershire, England, saw German YouTuber Tom Kopke secure his second consecutive victory in the perilously steep downhill event, where competitors chase an 8-pound wheel of Double Gloucester cheese. The race, known for its dangerous 200-yard, 50-percent gradient slope, regularly results in serious injuries, including broken bones and concussions, with some participants requiring hospitalization. This year's race was particularly hazardous due to dry conditions making the hill harder and more difficult to navigate, prompting Kopke to describe it as "dry and dangerous," but he remained determined, stating, "I risked my life for this." The event draws thousands of spectators and features multiple races for men, women, and children, with 20-year-old Ava Sender Logan winning the women's race while raising money for refugee and homeless causes. Despite safety concerns leading to a 2010 cancellation of the official event, the race continues unofficially with police oversight, and longtime cheese-maker Rod Smart supplies the traditional cheese wheels. The event, dating back at least two centuries, is celebrated worldwide for its quirky challenge and has become a cultural spectacle that tests the physical limits and bravery of its competitors.