Denis Frisoli

Denis M. Frisoli (February 25, 1959 – January 1, 2009) was an American unicyclist. He gained national attention to the American public for holding the world record for riding a unicycle at a height of in 1981. His world record unicycle ride was referred as the "Tower of Death" by multiple sources.

Life and career Frisoli was born in Edison, New Jersey, the son of Pasquale and Louise Frisoli. He had four brothers. In 1978, he graduated from J. P. Stevens High School in his hometown. According to The Star-Ledger, he worked in his brother's bicycle store.

At the age of 21, Frisoli gained national attention in 1981, by holding the world record for riding a unicycle at a height of . According to the Courier News, his world record was verified as the "highest unassisted unicycle ride" by Rea Anders, but was not recognized by the Guinness World Records. His world record unicycle ride was referred as the "Tower of Death" by multiple sources.

Death Frisoli was found dead in his family's basement on January 1, 2009. He was 49 years old.