The Gloucestershire Cheese Rolling at Cooper’s Hill, held May 26, 2025, is a centuries-old tradition where competitors chase a 7lb Double Gloucester cheese down a steep 200-yard hill. German YouTuber Tom Kopke won the first men’s race for the second consecutive year, calling the dry, “dangerous” conditions riskier than 2024’s muddy terrain. Two participants were hospitalized, one airlifted, with injuries including a broken rib and collapsed lung for New Zealander Byron Smith, who won the final men’s race.
A viral video showed a man, possibly “Tye” dressed as a wizard, somersaulting down but reportedly unhospitalized. The event, deemed “unsafe” by authorities due to no official organizer, drew thousands despite safety warnings. Rugby players were used to catch racers, reducing injuries.
NEW: Man goes flying in front of thousands of people at the annual Gloucestershire cheese roll at Cooper's Hill in the UK.
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) May 27, 2025
The tradition involves dozens of individuals who chase after a roll of cheese down the steep 200-yard hill.
According to the BBC, two people were… pic.twitter.com/n6qtDjnI3X