Kings Island's Diamondback roller coaster gets its 20 millionth rider

Enquirer staff
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Kings Island’s coaster, Diamondback, celebrated a milestone recently, giving its 20 millionth ride, as 23-year-old Grace Timmons from Seymour, Indiana became the coaster’s lucky rider according to a release from park officials.

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Timmons said she thought she was being pranked when she was informed of her lucky ride.

"I was looking for the cameras," she told park officials, after being assured it was not a prank.

Diamondback opened in 2009 and features a 230 foot first drop and 5,282 feet of track at speeds of up to 80 mph.

Timmons received Diamondback-themed gifts to commemorate the event according to the park, the release from the park states.

Kings Island’s 50th Anniversary continues at the park until Labor Day weekend.

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