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2026 Cooper's Hill Cheese Rolling Races

Published Monday, May 25, 2026 · Updated May 26

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The annual Cooper's Hill Cheese Rolling Races in Gloucestershire, UK, saw German YouTuber Tom Kopke win the men's downhill race for the third consecutive year, beating local hero Chris Anderson. Alix Heugas from France won the women's race. Thousands gathered to watch the global spectacle, which featured competitors from various countries.

What We Know — Key Points

  • German YouTuber Tom Kopke, 24, won the men's downhill race at the annual Cooper's Hill cheese-rolling event in Gloucestershire for the third consecutive year, beating 38-year-old local hero Chris Anderson.
  • Alix Heugas from France won the women's race.
  • Thousands gathered on Cooper's Hill to watch competitors from around the world chase a wheel of Double Gloucester cheese.
  • The multiple races took place under hot and dry conditions.
  • The event has become a global spectacle, with participants from countries including the Netherlands, France, and the US winning other races.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

  • BBC NewsCenter

    BBC News reported that thousands gathered to watch competitors from around the world chase a wheel of Double Gloucester cheese down Cooper's Hill. German YouTuber Tom Kopke secured his third consecutive victory in the men's race, triumphing over local competitor Chris Anderson, while Alix Heugas from France won the women's race. The multiple races took place under hot and dry conditions.

  • The GuardianLeft-leaning

    The Guardian reported that German YouTuber Tom Kopke, 24, defeated 38-year-old local champion Chris Anderson at the annual cheese-rolling event on Cooper's Hill in Gloucestershire, marking Kopke's third consecutive win. The article highlighted the event's growth into a global spectacle, attracting competitors and media attention, and noted wins in other races by participants from the Netherlands, France, and the US.

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