Brace yourself for gouda news, because an Aussie has just taken the crown in England’s cheesiest competition! 

Meet Dylan Twiss, the Perth daredevil who defied the odds (and probably a few laws of physics) to conquer the legendary Double Gloucester cheese-rolling race.

In a thrilling display of determination and daring, Dylan has etched his name into the annals of Gloucestershire’s eccentric traditions by clinching victory in the renowned race. He emerged triumphant amidst the chaotic tumble down Cooper’s Hill in Brockworth, England.

The event saw Dylan navigate the treacherous 183-meter descent, chasing a hefty three-kilogram wheel of Double Gloucester cheese hurtling down the muddy slope at speeds reaching up to 113 kilometers per hour. Despite intense competition, he narrowly outpaced a British competitor disguised as a gorilla in the nail-biting finale of the men’s race.

However, victory did not come without its price. Nursing a leg injury described as a “gash,” Dylan reflected on the exhilarating race, admitting that once he started rolling, there was no turning back. Yet, his determination and grit propelled him to success, fulfilling a promise he made to skeptical friends back home in Australia.

Celebrating his win with the Double Gloucester cheese held aloft in triumph, he joined the ranks of global competitors drawn to this peculiar spectacle. 

The event, livestreamed by the BBC and attended by thousands, captures the essence of Gloucestershire’s unique charm and camaraderie.

While the race’s safety has been questioned, the spirit of adventure prevails in a race as old as it is exhilarating.

SOME HOLES IN THE STORY

• The annual cheese-rolling event dates back centuries, but its exact origin remains a mystery. 

• It may have originated as a means of asserting grazing rights on land surrounding Cooper’s Hill.

• At the heart of the event is the pursuit of a 7lb wheel of Double Gloucester cheese, rolled down the steep incline by the “Master of Cheese” to kickstart the race. The first competitor to reach the bottom claims the cheese as their prize.

Cover picture: A race at The Cooper’s Hill Cheese Rolling competition in Gloucester. Credit: Dave Farrancea on Wikimedia Commons
Main picture: Dylan Twiss from Perth won the Double Gloucester cheese-rolling race. Credit: Facebook.com/Blackwell Adventure