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This is a list of the tallest people, verified by Guinness World Records or other reliable sources. According to Guinness World Records, Robert Wadlow of the United States (1918–1940) was the tallest person in recorded history, measuring 272 cm (8 ft 11 in) at the time of his death.
Read on to learn the stories of some of the tallest people ever, from the verified tallest person of all time to the tallest people alive right now — including Sultan Kösen, the tallest living man in the world.
Ever wondered who holds the title of the tallest man in history? Discover Robert Wadlow’s extraordinary life, unmatched height, and remarkable journey.
According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the tallest person right now is Sultan Kosen, a Turkish part-time farmer. He is 8 feet 2.82 inches (251 centimeters). As well as being the world’s tallest man, he is also one of the world’s heaviest people, nearly 500 pounds (226.8 kilograms).
The tallest of these “eight-thousanders” is Mount Everest, the standard to which all other mountains are compared. The Nepalese name for the mountain is Sagarmatha: “mother of the universe.” Everest’s geological story began 40 million years ago when the Indian subcontinent began a slow-motion collision with Asia.
The tallest person alive in the world today is Sultan Kösen, who measures 2.51m in height. Kösen, a farmer from Turkey, has held the record for the world’s tallest man since Guinness World Records measured him back in 2009.
From historical figures to modern-day giants, the list of the tallest people in the world is a fascinating mix of genetics, nutrition, and health. In this article, we will explore the top 20 tallest people in the world, highlighting their incredible heights and the unique stories behind them.
A list of the tallest people in history has been compiled. From 1835 to the present day, this article features a list of the top 20 tallest people, both alive and dead, along with their respective heights.
Olivier Rioux measures seven-foot-nine, playing center for the Florida Gators. It makes him the tallest college basketball player ever. NBC News’ Jesse Kirsch reports.
Read on to learn the stories of some of the tallest people ever, from the verified tallest person of all time to the tallest people alive right now — including Sultan Kösen, the tallest living man in the world.