Seven thrilling cheese rolling races have come to an end in Gloucestershire, where our reporters have been bringing you the latest reaction
Cheese lovers chased 7lb (3kg) Double Gloucester wheels down Cooper's Hill - one of the UK's steepest - as part of a centuries-old tradition
Ava, 20, won the women's race but told the BBC she couldn't remember much of her journey downhill, and that she doesn't actually "like cheese"
Luke Briggs, dressed as Superman, won one of the men's races and said he'd "been waiting 30 years for this"
Meanwhile, a woman says she joined the uphill mixed race only to recover her phone at the top of the hill - and ended up winning it
Safety warnings were in place ahead of the event, as with every year, and so far there are reports of at least one competitor being taken to hospital
Watch: How the first cheese rolling race of 2025 unfolded
Our live coverage of this year's Gloucestershire's cheese rolling has now come to an end.
We hope you have enjoyed our coverage of this eccentric event that draws thousands of spectators to the West.
Image source, PA MediaNow the dust has settled - literally - here are this year's winners.
German YouTuber Tom Kopke won the first race, claiming victory for the second year in a row.
Louie was fastest uphill for the first kids' race, with Sadie winning the girls' event.
Luke Briggs, dressed as Superman, took the second men's race, one for the locals in an event where overseas competitors often triumph.
And there was a local winner in the under-12s uphill race, with Alfie Townsend wearing football boots to propel himself uphill.
Londoner Ava won the women's race, then the next uphill contest was taken by Ariel Denpsey - who only took part as she had left her phone at the top of the hill.
Byron, all the way from New Zealand, won the final official race of the day, beating the rest of the field downhill.
The official races are over so here are the highlights from today
Image source, Ben Birchall/PA WireThere were the usual trips and stumbles down Cooper's Hill
Image source, PA MediaTom Kopke from Germany won the first downhill men's race
Image source, PA MediaGloucester local Luke Briggs won the second men's race, dressed as Superman
Image source, PA MediaThere were a lot of different costumes on show today, including a man dressed in a wrestler's uniform
Image source, PA MediaThe women's race threw up a lot of dust as they sped down the hill
Women's downhill race 2025
Ava, from London, won the women's race with an unusual tactic of tumbling down holding her head.
The highlights of the second men's race
There were various outfits on show in the men's second race, but it was Superman who crossed the line first.
Luke Briggs won one of the men's races dressed as superman
Gloucestershire local Luke Briggs said he wanted to follow in the footsteps of his father, who won four cheese rolling events.
And he did his family proud, winning the second men's race.
The third and last men's downhill race was won by Byron from New Zealand.
"I'm in a lot of pain," Byron said after finishing what was the closest race of the day.
"I think maybe 15 years ago I saw someone do it and I wanted to follow his footsteps.
"I just ran as fast as I could."
He added that he loves cheese.
Abby, runner-up in the women's race and defending champion, said she was "upset" not to win the cheese this time around.
"It's upsetting to get in second but there's always next year.
"It's a great experience regardless - I was so close but I didn't get it."
Ariel Denpsey won the mixed uphill race - but only took part because she had left her phone at the top.
"I did the downhill race and left my phone up here with someone," Ariel said.
"I thought the uphill race would be the best way back up."
She said she spontaneously decided this morning to join the race.
Image source, Getty ImagesIt's impossible to capture the mayhem of a cheese rolling race in one photograph, but this one does show what the competitors face.
Some are running, or trying to. Some are sliding, and some have already lost all control due to the steepness of the slope.
It's an event where the hill tends to dictate the pace rather than any human tactics.
You couldn't have the races without volunteers from Brockworth Rugby Club.
The team line the bottom of the hill to catch competitors as they head down the steep slope.
Player Alex Fisher said there's been a little trouble recruiting people to help this year.
"We're an ageing team," he said. "We're on the look out for new players - there's not many teams that can say they help out with the Gloucestershire cheese rolling."
Ava, 20, from London won the first women's race.
The first-timer said she doesn't remember most of her downhill journey, where she used a tactic of protecting her head while tumbling down.
"It's such a cool tradition," Ava said.
Holding the Double Gloucester aloft, she admitted that she doesn't like cheese.
The over-12s uphill race was won by Gloucestershire local Alfie Townsend, cleverly wearing football boots to help him stay stable on the slope.
"I took it slow. It was hard because the ground wasn't soft," Alfie said.
"My mum runs the event so it's pretty important. I've come all my life to practice."
Alfie is continuing a trend of returning winners, having won on Cooper's Hill two years' ago.
His mum Carla said: "I'm chuffed. I've still got his cheese from two years ago wrapped up in the fridge."
Michael, from Durham, was runner-up in the second men's race.
Dressed as the superhero the Flash, he told Steve Knibbs his mum was watching but didn't know he was competing.
He said: "I think I've done the Flash proud - I feel electric right now.
"I'll can't believe I've done that - I'll never do it again."
He added: "Mum, I love you and I'm absolutely fine".
Image source, ReutersAbby Lampe won the women's race in 2022 and 2024
Every year, we see previous champions return to the hill for another go.
Abby Lampe, 24, from North Carolina, won the women's race in 2022 and 2024 and is back at the hill this year.
She said she hopes to eventually break the record of winning the most women's races.
"I'm pretty chill today and was able to eat a whole breakfast, so I'm less nervous than last year," she said.
"You just have to roll with it."
We understand one person from the first men's race has been taken to hospital.
We'll bring you more details on this once we know them.
Gloucester local Luke Briggs - dressed as Superman - won the second men's race, beating competitors in various outfits including a T-rex.
"My dad won it a few times, I came back for him," Luke said.
The locals will be pleased to see a home winner in a contest that is increasingly attracting competitors from across the world.
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Michael is dressed as super hero the Flash, waiting for the second men's race to start.
"I thought if I dress the part, it'll help me out," Michael said.
Asked whether he wants to say anything ahead of the race, he added: "I'm sorry mum."
Josh won second place at the first men's race, while wearing a morph suit.
He said despite being a trained stunt man, the race was "absolutely mental".
"I remember the start and the end, but in between it was like being in a washing machine," Josh said.
"I just went down hill like a ragdoll."
