Tooleko
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| Born | Thomas Köpke 2002 (age 22–23) | ||||||
| Nationality | German | ||||||
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| Years active | 2022–present | ||||||
| Subscribers | 393 thousand[1] | ||||||
| Views | 282 million[1] | ||||||
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Tom Kopke (born 2002) also known online as Tooleko, is a German YouTuber and thrill-sport competitor, best known for winning the Cooper's Hill Cheese-Rolling and Wake event in Gloucestershire, England, twice (2024 and 2025).
Life and Background
Kopke was born and raised in Munich, Germany, in 2002.
In addition to his YouTube channel, he has engaged in charitable endeavors to support refugees and people experiencing homelessness.
Cheese-Rolling Career
Cooper’s Hill champion (2024–2025)
Kopke emerged victorious in the first men’s downhill race of both the 2024 and 2025 events, securing back-to-back titles.[2]
Style and Risks
He described the competitions as treacherous, noting that in 2025 “this year it was dry and dangerous and people got injured,” and admitting he “risked my life for this”.[3]
Cheese-Rolling Record
| Year | Races Competed | Finishing position |
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| 2024 | 1st Mens | 1st |
| 2025 | 1st Mens | 1st |
References
- ^ a b "About Tooleko". YouTube.
- ^ "YouTuber 'risks his life' for cheese-rolling win". BBC.com. May 26, 2025. Retrieved June 30, 2025.
- ^ "Gloucestershire cheese rolling race won again by German YouTuber Tom Kopke". Indy100.com. May 26, 2025. Retrieved June 30, 2025.