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Munich resident triumphs in unique cheese contest

Multiple individuals hurtle down a slope for the sake of a wheel of cheese, an amusing tradition observed in England on certain days. The winner, a German national, discloses his intended recipient.

,   and  Max Becker
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Tom Kopke aus Deutschland, der Sieger des ersten Rennens, hebt einen Double-Gloucester-Käse,...
Tom Kopke aus Deutschland, der Sieger des ersten Rennens, hebt einen Double-Gloucester-Käse, nachdem er am jährlichen Käserennen "Cheese-Rolling" bei Cooper's Hill teilgenommen hat.

English National Team - Munich resident triumphs in unique cheese contest

A German man, Tom Kopke (22) from Munich, has emerged victorious in this year's cheese rolling contest held in Gloucestershire, England. The event, steeped in tradition, sees participants hurling themselves down a hill to capture a swiftly rolling piece of dairy. Thrilled with his success, Kopke shared with the British news agency PA, "I'm ecstatic!"

His recollection of the event is hazy, lacking clarity. He had been informed that the best tactic was to barrel down the incline, only to squeeze out and sprint to the finish. Kopke recounted, "I just slid and had to get up fast to reach the end."

The race, believed to be rooted in pagan spring festivals, has an intriguing history. Officially, it was halted after drawing unwanted crowds of over 15,000 participants. As such, it's been conducted under the radar. Injuries have been a part of the event for ages, BBC reported.

When prompted about his German origin, Kopke gestured to the crowd and the hill, stating, "I adore this event. It's so crazy." He promised to gift his prize to his grandmother.

News articles on the event: BBC report, Guardian report, Sky News report

Read also:

  1. During his leisure time in England, Tom Kopke discovered the colorful holiday tradition of the Cheese-Rolling Competition in Gloucestershire.
  2. Despite being from Great Britain, the unique Customs of Gloucester attracted Tom Kopke, and he even competed in the event.
  3. After winning the Gloucester cheese rolling contest, Tom Kopke planned to bring a piece of Bavarian culture to his hometown in Munich, Germany.
  4. The English National Team's Munich resident, Tom Kopke, was inspired by the lively and enjoyable aspect of the Gloucester Customs and was honored to have participated.
  5. While Munich is famous for its Oktoberfest and beers, Tom Kopke discovered a new passion for the English colorful Customs when he visited Gloucestershire during his Great Britain trip.

Source: www.stern.de

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