One such quirky sporting event is the Cheese Rolling event held each May in the English countryside. This 200-year-old event begins when a 6 1/2 –pound (3-kilogram) piece of cheese is rolled down anCheese Rolling event held each May in the English countryside. This 200-year-old event begins when a 6 1/2 –pound (3-kilogram) piece of cheese is rolled down an