10-millionth rider boards KI's Diamondback coaster

A Cincinnati man is the 10-millionth rider on Diamondback, Kings Island's "tallest and fastest roller coaster," park officials said Monday night.

Mike Brogan was given a souvenir package that included T-shirts, hats, glassware, novelty items and large sign proclaiming him at the record-setting rider.

Diamondback stands 230 feet at its highest point with a first drop of 215 feet at a 74-degree angle.

Riders snake their way around 5,282 feet of track at speeds up to 80 mph.

Only the Racer (1972-1975) and Vortex (1987-1992) reached 10-million rides given faster in the park's 42-year history.

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