Thrill-seekers take a spin at England's wacky cheese rolling tradition

Finally, in England's Gloucestershire region, thousands gathered for the annual cheese-rolling contest on Monday.

Participants chased a wheel of Double Gloucester cheese, weighing approximately 3.5 kilograms, down the steep 180-meter slope of Cooper's Hill, continuing a tradition that dates back to at least 1826.

German YouTuber Tom Kopke, 23, secured first place in the men's race for the second consecutive year.

In the women's race, 20-year-old Ava Sender Logan from London, who was participating for a food charity group, claimed victory.

The tradition is believed to have derived from customs celebrating the return of spring.