On top of the unique subject matter, the chaotic nature of the contest makes for a wild spectacle.
The latest race took place in the United Kingdom over the holiday weekend.
Out of the four races, the female competition was won in an unlikely manner.
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the woman recalled when talking to theCBC.
When she felt her body fall, she tucked up to avoid breaking any bones.
Shortly after that, everything went dark.
Despite the confusion, she woke up to a large round cheese on her lap.
She then toldGreatest Hits Radio Gloucesterthat she was ok but would head off to the hospital as a precaution.
The annual Coopers Hill Cheese Roll race takes place in Brockworth village, near Gloucester.
According toVisit Gloucester, the hill is near vertical with a 1:2 gradient and is 200 yards long.
This means that it’s almost imposible for runners to stay on their feet.
The geometry also propels the cheese to crazy speeds, which can reach up to 70 mph.
That’s why it is believed that cheese rolling could be up to 600 years old.
I was talking to a couple last night whod come over from Washington especially.
Among the other winners of the 2023 races, was Ryoya Minami from Japan.
When asked why he entered the race, he replied: Because I love cheese.
As for Delaney, she’s recovering from the minor blows she suffered, but cherishes the memory.
I’m definitely sore.
I’ve got a lot of bruises.
I think next year I just want to watch.
The annual Coopers Hill Cheese Rolling race attracts spectators and participants from all around the world.
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This year, the female competition was won in an unlikely manner.
It was only then that she realized she had won.
