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Goliath

Gurnee, Illinois

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Standing at 165 feet, Goliath is a wooden roller coaster at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Illinois, known for its impressive height and speed.

Goliath reaches speeds of up to 72 miles per hour, making it one of the fastest wooden roller coasters in the world.

Goliath opened to the public on June 19, 2014, and has been a major attraction at Six Flags Great America since.

Goliath features a zero-gravity stall, a rare element in wooden roller coasters that gives riders a weightless sensation.

The coaster was designed and constructed by Rocky Mountain Construction, a company famous for innovative roller coaster designs.

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