YouTuber Wins Gloucester Cheese Rolling | Extreme Cheese Chase
German YouTuber Tom Kopke has won the Cooper’s Hill cheese rolling race for the second year running! The annual event, dating back to 1826, saw Kopke, of the “Tooleko” YouTube channel, claim another 8lb wheel of Double Gloucester cheese. This year’s race proved especially treacherous, with a dry and perilous course leading to multiple injuries.Kopke, who faced stiff competition, displayed remarkable grit in securing the win. The cheese rolling competition continues to draw international attention, with the thrill-seekers, and online personalities, keen on experiencing the infamous Gloucestershire tradition. For more on this and other trending stories, News Directory 3 is your source. discover what’s next for the reigning champion and this unique sport.
German YouTuber Wins Second Straight Cheese Rolling Race
Updated May 27, 2025
Tom Kopke, a German YouTuber, has once again conquered the Cooper’s Hill cheese rolling race in Brockworth, England. Kopke secured his second consecutive title in the men’s first downhill race, adding another 8lb wheel of Double Gloucester cheese to his collection.
The annual cheese rolling event, a Gloucestershire tradition as 1826, draws competitors and thrill-seekers eager to chase cheese down a steep hill. Despite the risk of injury, participants vie for the coveted cheese prize, not a cash reward. The cheese rolling competition has recently attracted international attention, with youtube personalities like IShowSpeed joining the fray in 2024.
Kopke, whose YouTube channel ”Tooleko” boasts 366,000 subscribers, described this year’s race as particularly challenging. “It was crazy… Last year the hill was muddy, and this year it was dry and dangerous, and people got injured,” Kopke told reporters.
“I shut off my brain and whent for it. All the people at the top said they were going to steal my title, but this is mine. I worked for this. I risked my life for this. It’s my cheese. Back to back.”
Cheese chasing champion two times in a row – what an incredible sporting achievement from German Tom Kopke who emerged victorious at the cooper’s Hill Cheese-Rolling and Wake in Gloucestershire for a second time.
“It’s my cheese – back to back” pic.twitter.com/baFi1f4RXG
— German Embassy London (@GermanEmbassy) May 27, 2025
The cheese-rolling race is known for its inherent dangers, often resulting in tumbles, scrapes, and even broken bones.This year was no exception, with several viral clips showing participants taking hard falls. Kopke himself sustained scrapes, but considered them a worthy price for his back-to-back victories.
What’s next
Kopke may return to defend his title again next year, continuing his pursuit of cheese rolling glory. The annual event is expected to continue drawing both local and international competitors eager to test their mettle against the infamous hill.