People Throwing Themselves Down A Hill To Catch A Roll Of Cheese Is The Post-Election Levity You Need

The women’s race was won by Flo Early, 28, who picked up a Double Gloucester for the fourth time, after winning in 2008, 2016 and 2018, but also managed to sprain her ankle in the process.

Early, from Stroud, Gloucestershire, explained her methods.

“If you go fast from the beginning the hill will do the rest,” she said.

“You want to keep your ankles heavy in the ground and aim for the gate – that’s the tips I have been given.

“I’m done now, this is it, I’m retired. I’m in pain with this ankle, it’s a sprain but it feels pretty uncomfortable.”