Denise Mueller-Korenek

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1. When was Denise Mueller-Korenek born?Circa 1973
2. What nationality was Denise Mueller-Korenek?American
3. What is the sport?Paced bicycle land speed record holder
4. What is the location of record?Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah, USA
5. What is Denise Mueller-Korenek known for?Denise Mueller-Korenek is an American cyclist who set the world record for the fastest bicycle speed, reaching 183.932 mph.
6. How did she ride so fast?She rode a lightweight carbon‑fiber bike and followed a special pacing car that created a slipstream, cutting the wind resistance so her legs could push her faster.

Paced Bicycle Land Speed Record: A competitive cycling discipline focused on achieving the highest possible speed on land, achieved by drafting behind a motorized vehicle.
Aerodynamic Drag: The force that opposes an object's motion through the air, significantly reduced by drafting.
Slipstream: A current of air or water left behind a moving object, which can be used by a following object to reduce resistance.
Carbon Fiber: A strong, lightweight material made of carbon threads, often used in high-performance vehicles and sporting equipment.