Tom Kopke said his goal was to 'cement my name in greatness in cheese rolling glory'
The first men's race of the Cooper's Hill Cheese-Rolling and Wake has been won by 24-year-old German YouTuber Tom Kopke.
Held every year at Cooper's Hill in Brockworth, Gloucestershire, the competition sees participants charge down the steep, grassy incline after a roll of cheese.
Events are split between men, women, boys and girls with both downhill and uphill races.
Under the blazing bank holiday sun, Mr Kopke claimed victory in the men’s downhill category.
Speaking after the race while clutching his hard-won cheese, he said his goal was to “cement my name in greatness in cheese rolling glory”.
The champion also shared advice on his winning mindset, saying: “You can never be frightened. Just shut off your brain and then go for it.”
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