Philadelphia Cheesemonger Becomes First American To Win First Place In World Cheese Competition

CBS Philadelphia

September 29, 2025

For the first time in history, an American has won one of the biggest competitions in the world for cheese.

Emilia D'Albero took home first place and a gold medal at what is known as the Cheesemonger Olympics in France.

"My teammate, Courtney Johnson, and I are the first all-female team USA," D'Albero said. "They had never sent two girls before."

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