 In August 1985, Steve Trotter, an aspiring stuntman from Rhode Island, became the youngest person ever (age 22) and the first American in 25 years to go over the falls in a barrel.Ten years later, Trotter went over the falls again, becoming the second person to go over the falls twice and survive.It was also the second-ever "duo"; Lori Martin joined Trotter for the barrel ride over the falls.