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American Woman Crowned Cheese Chasing Champion Now Our Biggest Crush

It turns out America can indeed have nice things every once in a while.

A woman from North Carolina USA was the winner of the infamous and annual cheese rolling contest held in the United Kingdom. Abby Lampe claimed the women's race championship by tumbling her way down the infamous 200 yard incline in glorious fashion.

The ever popular event is held annually near Gloucester, England. Hundreds gather to watch and participate in the cheese roll contest. The race is said to be around 600 years old. The cheese used is typically a 9 pound Double Gloucester Cheese wheel.

The hill is two football fields straight down, and is more than unforgiving. Broken bones, sprains, and concussions are all part of the sport. The goal? Get to the cheese before anyone else, and go home a champion.

Abby Lampe, a recent graduate from NC State is forever enshrined in "Cooper's Hill" history and lore after snagging the women's race (and coming out fairly unscathed.) No teeth were lost in the making of her championship.
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