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When it opened on May 28, 1994, the (Pepsi Max) Big One roller coaster was both the tallest and steepest roller coaster in the world. It was also one of the longest out-and-back roller coasters, measuring 5,497 feet (1,675 m). With a 205-foot drop and 74 mph top speed, it was second only to Steel Phantom at Kennywood in the U.S. in speed, but it was the fastest coaster in Europe. The Big One lost its height record to Fujiyama in 1996, though it remained the tallest and fastest roller coaster in Europe until 2002, when Silver Star opened at Europa-Park in Germany. The ride still remains the tallest and fastest roller coaster in the United Kingdom. It is also the second longest in the UK, losing only to Lightwater Valley's Ultimate.
Richard Rodriguez completed a 112 day endurance record on the rollercoaster in 2012. This broke the World Record for the most 'Consecutive days on a rollercoaster'. This attempt was only during operating hours (approximately 6 hours a day) as opposed to 24 hours a day.
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