Man spends a record 17 days on rollercoaster

RECORD-breaking thrillseeker Richard Rodriguez finally stepped down to earth yesterday as he ended his rollercoaster marathon.

Man spends a record 17 days on rollercoaster

The 48-year-old American smashed the previous longest ride of nine days and 12 hours with a 17-day stint on the Pepsi Max Big One at Blackpool Pleasure Beach in Britain.

Mr Rodriguez was only allowed five minutes respite for every full hour ridden so he could change clothes, have a shower or a meal.

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