With over 320 rides roller coaster” Troy “is behind the rest blown considerably for many participants. A sleepless night in combination with cold and sometimes a downpour leaves its mark clearly after. Faces of participants are red colored by the bright sunshine. Some can barely keep their eyes open.

Joren de Smet of Ghent is one of them. He looks a bit groggy when he receives the congratulations. The 27-year-old Belgian is proud that he rollercoaster marathon ended successfully. ,, It was a fantastic experience. Especially when the sun rises and you high above the ground in the roller coaster is: wonderful “

Nonstop G-forces

,, Other participants compare this feeling with tipsy without drink. My head tells me that I have done something intense. Almost nonstop beech G-forces on your body. That, combined with a night without sleep sure I’m very tired. I’m glad I Monday I pretty, then I’m not 24 hours in a roller coaster, but I lie all day on the couch “

the iT guy had volunteered himself for the charity to have a long day. drive around in the 35 meters high and 1,040 meters long wooden type. ,, I am now ten years member of a rollercoaster club in Belgium. This was the ultimate way to celebrate that anniversary. “In total Foundation Heppie allowed more than eleven thousand euros credited to its account.



Speed ​​until the end

Jos Boudestein from Delft is a proud finisher. after 24 hours have been in the fast-paced roller coaster, he can still hardly get enough. ,, the beauty of Troy is that the carts after the “drop” not stop. So you maintain the speed to the end. that’s what makes this job so spectacular. ”

While De Smet, Boudestein and eight others were serving the daredevils marathonzit successfully, which was not the case three others. Twice, a woman could not keep down her food before she was taken out of a cart. A German man was not feeling well and gave the