Sultan Kosen's Height
8ft 3 (251.5 cm)
World's current Tallest Man. According to Guinness world records, Turkish Farmer Sultan measured in at 251cm (almost 8ft 3in).
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Average Guess (103 Votes)
8ft 3.23in (252cm)
8ft 3.23in (252cm)
Gabriel. Afat said on 2/Oct/24
●8'3" out of bed(max height)
●8' when he appears in tv(in the evening after long day)
●8'1.5" average during the day
●8'4" assuming normal spine curvature
I think that is better to list him as 8'3" and not 8'1.5" because also Wadlow probably had an avarage height of 8'8.5"/8'9" and 8'11" his max
●8'3" out of bed(max height)
●8' when he appears in tv(in the evening after long day)
●8'1.5" average during the day
●8'4" assuming normal spine curvature
I think that is better to list him as 8'3" and not 8'1.5" because also Wadlow probably had an avarage height of 8'8.5"/8'9" and 8'11" his max
5'10 Abdul said on 18/May/23
Sultan Kosen's Height
8ft 3 (251.5 cm)
World's current Tallest Man. According to Guinness world records, kurdish Farmer Sultan measured in at 251cm (almost 8ft 3in).
He is Kurdish. So Rob, please change his Nationality to Kurdish.
Sultan Kosen's Height
8ft 3 (251.5 cm)
World's current Tallest Man. According to Guinness world records, kurdish Farmer Sultan measured in at 251cm (almost 8ft 3in).
He is Kurdish. So Rob, please change his Nationality to Kurdish.
Xnsos said on 9/May/23
Shrunk 3inch
Shrunk 3inch
Vmxos said on 8/Mar/23
Sultan max 254
Takioullah 250
Sultan max 254
Takioullah 250
Caleb 178.8cm said on 25/Feb/23
I'd list the Tallest Living Man in the World as 8'2 7/8".
I'd list the Tallest Living Man in the World as 8'2 7/8".
Abdulrahman said on 30/Jan/23
He’s not a Turk, he is a kurd.
He’s not a Turk, he is a kurd.
Daniel Lee 173 cm said on 2/Jan/23
8'2 flat at noon
8'2 flat at noon
Sharuyan said on 21/Sep/22
Rob,
There's speculation on internet of Broc Brown that he's 7'9" tall do you believe it certainly he has mobility issues worse than Sultan?
Editor Rob
Rob,
There's speculation on internet of Broc Brown that he's 7'9" tall do you believe it certainly he has mobility issues worse than Sultan?
Editor RobProbably walks/stands a few inches off his tallest height, which may well be 7ft 8 barefoot.
Caleb 178.7cm said on 19/Sep/22
@Rob so her 6'9 claim is legit or no?
Editor Rob
@Rob so her 6'9 claim is legit or no?
Editor RobConsidering the size of his head, it's not a bad claim.
Xeaonittyy said on 19/Sep/22
@Jam Sultan's legs aren't very impressive for eight footer. His legs are around 4 ft 7
@Jam Sultan's legs aren't very impressive for eight footer. His legs are around 4 ft 7
Jam said on 16/Sep/22
Rob, do you think Sultan has the longest legs in the world? I remember watching a documentary on 7'11 Zhang Juncai and the narrator described him as having legs 1 and a half metres long although I find that hard to believe
Editor Rob
Rob, do you think Sultan has the longest legs in the world? I remember watching a documentary on 7'11 Zhang Juncai and the narrator described him as having legs 1 and a half metres long although I find that hard to believe
Editor RobI'm not sure.
Xeaonittyy said on 10/Sep/22
Who else agrees that Alain Delaunois may be less than 7 ft 7 (231cm) as claimed?
Who else agrees that Alain Delaunois may be less than 7 ft 7 (231cm) as claimed?
Nippu said on 24/Aug/22
Yep, i give Kaliowa strong 7´3. Not much more. Mostly 7´4 barefooted.
Yep, i give Kaliowa strong 7´3. Not much more. Mostly 7´4 barefooted.
Sharuyan said on 17/Aug/22
Rob,
Would you presume his shoe width is 6eeeeee and wouldn't that be huge?
Editor Rob
Rob,
Would you presume his shoe width is 6eeeeee and wouldn't that be huge?
Editor RobCouldn't guess just how big they are in width!
Sharuyan said on 28/Jun/22
Personally feel Sultan and Brahim would still be extremely tall without the condition no one can achieve that height it just not normal.
Personally feel Sultan and Brahim would still be extremely tall without the condition no one can achieve that height it just not normal.
Toby Barrett said on 29/May/22
@Daycringeothon that's because old medical reports say 7'8" but he was later measured officially at 8'2".
@Daycringeothon that's because old medical reports say 7'8" but he was later measured officially at 8'2".
Daycringeothon said on 28/May/22
Bernard Coyne was listed as 7’8” (early Guinness books). misprint anythings possible. 3D modeling gives a standing height of around 8 foot in shoes around three middle-aged men. Each having standing heights between 5’6” and the tallest one 5’10” in shoes. Coyne has always been accepted as 8 foot barefoot no corrected height. How much more is anyones guess.
Bernard Coyne was listed as 7’8” (early Guinness books). misprint anythings possible. 3D modeling gives a standing height of around 8 foot in shoes around three middle-aged men. Each having standing heights between 5’6” and the tallest one 5’10” in shoes. Coyne has always been accepted as 8 foot barefoot no corrected height. How much more is anyones guess.
Toby Barrett said on 28/May/22
also @Nippu was talking about naseer soomro not sultan, sultan was measured 7'11.3" in 2004.
also @Nippu was talking about naseer soomro not sultan, sultan was measured 7'11.3" in 2004.
Toby Barrett said on 28/May/22
@Xeonityy you claimed this when you found out winkelmeier was only 7'5.7" you claimed old measurement but that measurement was a year before he died.
@Xeonityy you claimed this when you found out winkelmeier was only 7'5.7" you claimed old measurement but that measurement was a year before he died.
Xeaonityy said on 26/May/22
Arshavir looks like exacly 8 foot. Same as Karageyik, and some Asian giants. I fell like people use old measurements, like from giants 20s, since normal males stop growing, when they are 18-21, so I'm not sure, but maybe those people, who measure them thinks that everyone stops at 18-21. Useless if Kosen is really 7 ft 9, this would make sense, but them again, a lot of evidence, based on GWR, Photos, Medical Data, etc.
Arshavir looks like exacly 8 foot. Same as Karageyik, and some Asian giants. I fell like people use old measurements, like from giants 20s, since normal males stop growing, when they are 18-21, so I'm not sure, but maybe those people, who measure them thinks that everyone stops at 18-21. Useless if Kosen is really 7 ft 9, this would make sense, but them again, a lot of evidence, based on GWR, Photos, Medical Data, etc.
Xeaonityy said on 17/May/22
Nippu, also remember, that when he stands with Brahim, he looks nearly the same, so 8 ft 1, in shoes
Nippu, also remember, that when he stands with Brahim, he looks nearly the same, so 8 ft 1, in shoes
Xeaonityy said on 17/May/22
@Nippu. It might be possible. This photo shows him standing with Ramazan karageyik, who is supposedly 7 ft 8 in (2.34cm) Click Here , but looks taller, or close to Kosens height, because of camera tricks. If Kosen is really 8 ft 2.8 in, them Karageyik is most likely even taller than him, because his knees aren't straight, as well his upper torso, and neck
@Nippu. It might be possible. This photo shows him standing with Ramazan karageyik, who is supposedly 7 ft 8 in (2.34cm) Click Here , but looks taller, or close to Kosens height, because of camera tricks. If Kosen is really 8 ft 2.8 in, them Karageyik is most likely even taller than him, because his knees aren't straight, as well his upper torso, and neck
Nippu said on 13/May/22
I had same ideas also but he has been measured 7’9. Perhaps his small head make him look taller and he has very high shoulder height.
I had same ideas also but he has been measured 7’9. Perhaps his small head make him look taller and he has very high shoulder height.
Toby Barrett said on 7/May/22
does anyone else think Naseer Soomro is over 8 feet or is it just me Click Here
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Nippu said on 20/Apr/22
True. And same 2011. Then they corrected him to sell more books.
True. And same 2011. Then they corrected him to sell more books.
Toby Barrett said on 17/Apr/22
@Nippu they measure him 8 ft 1.2 in 2009 not corrected
@Nippu they measure him 8 ft 1.2 in 2009 not corrected
Nippu said on 14/Apr/22
Must remember that Sultan normally stand "only "7´10-8´0". His corrected height is 8´3.
Must remember that Sultan normally stand "only "7´10-8´0". His corrected height is 8´3.
Toby Barrett said on 26/Mar/22
ChaosControl said on 4/Aug/21
I’d love to see a face off between these massive men. Imagine how cool it would be if you use time travel to get all the 7’6+ men throughout history and got them to fight in a tournament of giants
Most Would Likely Be Bedridden
ChaosControl said on 4/Aug/21
I’d love to see a face off between these massive men. Imagine how cool it would be if you use time travel to get all the 7’6+ men throughout history and got them to fight in a tournament of giants
Most Would Likely Be Bedridden
Toby Barrett said on 9/Mar/22
Nik Ashton said on 8/Jan/20
@ Rob - Where would a five footer come up to on him?
Editor Rob
A 5 footer wouldn't be much over his belt height.
5 footer would be leg height and i used ronnie corbett for example on a chart
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Nik Ashton said on 8/Jan/20
@ Rob - Where would a five footer come up to on him?
Editor Rob
A 5 footer wouldn't be much over his belt height.
5 footer would be leg height and i used ronnie corbett for example on a chart
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Sharuyan said on 12/Feb/22
Rob,
Sultan clearly wears size 29(US)shoes, clearly has larger feet than Brahim Takioullah I don't understand why most websites and search engine has his shoe size as 22/23 (38 European Size) because that would mean his feet are smaller than Shaq and seems like anyone could make things up right??
Editor Rob
Rob,
Sultan clearly wears size 29(US)shoes, clearly has larger feet than Brahim Takioullah I don't understand why most websites and search engine has his shoe size as 22/23 (38 European Size) because that would mean his feet are smaller than Shaq and seems like anyone could make things up right??
Editor RobI don't really know how big his feet are, but if they were 29US, surely should be in guinness as biggest.
ChaosControl1 said on 11/Feb/22
Toby Barrett said on 4/Jan/22
hey rob guiness lists sultan at 8'2.8
Editor Rob
Yes, I've always mentioned at the top he was almost 8ft 3. Technically he could be given 8ft 2 7/8ths listing
Isn’t 8’2.8 closer to 8’2.75? That would put him at 250.9cm standing fully straight
Toby Barrett said on 4/Jan/22
hey rob guiness lists sultan at 8'2.8
Editor Rob
Yes, I've always mentioned at the top he was almost 8ft 3. Technically he could be given 8ft 2 7/8ths listing
Isn’t 8’2.8 closer to 8’2.75? That would put him at 250.9cm standing fully straight
Toby Barrett said on 4/Jan/22
hey rob guiness lists sultan at 8'2.8
Editor Rob
hey rob guiness lists sultan at 8'2.8
Editor RobYes, I've always mentioned at the top he was almost 8ft 3. Technically he could be given 8ft 2 7/8ths listing
King Spattan said on 18/Dec/21
Rob,
Do you feel Sultan and Brahim feel guilty for being this tall?
Editor Rob
Rob,
Do you feel Sultan and Brahim feel guilty for being this tall?
Editor RobI've not listened to interviews with them so couldn't really say.
It's definitely a big challenge living life at the height range of these two gentelemen.
It's definitely a big challenge living life at the height range of these two gentelemen.
King Spattan said on 5/Nov/21
Rob,
I've always noticed when Sultan walks he's dropping a lot of height at least 6 inches, do you think at one point he will be in a wheel chair??
Editor Rob
Rob,
I've always noticed when Sultan walks he's dropping a lot of height at least 6 inches, do you think at one point he will be in a wheel chair??
Editor RobI think with time, it is something that may happen
Duhon said on 18/Oct/21
@Nippu Sultan does not fit the "mythical" view of how people picture giants. He walks with a cane and appears quite frail, which of course makes sense given his height. People like Andre and Show and Shaq fit the publics view of giants appearing powerful, and robust and strong despite being much short than Sultan.
@Nippu Sultan does not fit the "mythical" view of how people picture giants. He walks with a cane and appears quite frail, which of course makes sense given his height. People like Andre and Show and Shaq fit the publics view of giants appearing powerful, and robust and strong despite being much short than Sultan.
Nippu said on 16/Oct/21
I wonder why Sultan has so little conversation here? He is world tallest man. And people are talking was Andre 6`9 or 7`0. Who cares Andres height. He was not giant tall. He just was so BIG. But his height is not anything unusual. Same goes shaq and Big show. Yes they are BIG but we know they heights. We should focus really tall people. Andre reach perhaps Sultans shoulder height in good day.
I wonder why Sultan has so little conversation here? He is world tallest man. And people are talking was Andre 6`9 or 7`0. Who cares Andres height. He was not giant tall. He just was so BIG. But his height is not anything unusual. Same goes shaq and Big show. Yes they are BIG but we know they heights. We should focus really tall people. Andre reach perhaps Sultans shoulder height in good day.
Nippu said on 7/Oct/21
Chaos. I think he has never been measured at any position 8`4. Guinness stuff probably. He was measured 2010 8`1.
Chaos. I think he has never been measured at any position 8`4. Guinness stuff probably. He was measured 2010 8`1.
ChaosControl 189.3cm said on 26/Sep/21
How did he measure 8’4 1/8 in 2010?
How did he measure 8’4 1/8 in 2010?
King Spattan said on 22/Sep/21
Rob,
Brahim doesn't show obvious or exaggerated signs of acromegaly compared to Sultan Kosen and looks to be far more healthy, but you think he can measure taller than Sultan walking??
Editor Rob
Rob,
Brahim doesn't show obvious or exaggerated signs of acromegaly compared to Sultan Kosen and looks to be far more healthy, but you think he can measure taller than Sultan walking??
Editor RobIt's distincly possible he also gives off a taller impression when walking
King Spattan said on 24/Aug/21
Rob,
I noticed Brahimi has a curved shape back you think it affects his ability to stand taller??
Editor Rob
Rob,
I noticed Brahimi has a curved shape back you think it affects his ability to stand taller??
Editor RobYes it probably creates a bit of a gap between how he stands and how he measures, more than many folk.
ChaosControl said on 20/Aug/21
He was measured 8’2.75 in 2011 and 8’4 1/8 in 2010. We thinking morning height vs low?
He was measured 8’2.75 in 2011 and 8’4 1/8 in 2010. We thinking morning height vs low?
Talk In The Saddle said on 14/Aug/21
@Aidan
That’s how I understand it. Sultan’s 8’3” is a corrected height figure allowing for spinal curvature. Unless I’m wrong that would mean Sultan never literally stood as listed. It seems John F Carroll is the most extreme example of corrected height and the correction was probably heavily over calculated anyway.
@Aidan
That’s how I understand it. Sultan’s 8’3” is a corrected height figure allowing for spinal curvature. Unless I’m wrong that would mean Sultan never literally stood as listed. It seems John F Carroll is the most extreme example of corrected height and the correction was probably heavily over calculated anyway.
Sharuyan said on 11/Aug/21
Rob,
You think Sultan drops 6 inches while walking with crutches or hunching back, I know he can't really walk tall, but he certainly can pull his height for measurement??
Editor Rob
Rob,
You think Sultan drops 6 inches while walking with crutches or hunching back, I know he can't really walk tall, but he certainly can pull his height for measurement??
Editor RobLooking at his posture and how he uses the crutches, yeah there's got to be a significant few inches lost compared to how he stands when measured.
Sharuyan said on 8/Aug/21
Rob,
I noticed Brahim has a 5 head compared to Sultan who's forehead isn't that big. Could his receding hairline make him as tall as Sultan in pictures?
Editor Rob
Rob,
I noticed Brahim has a 5 head compared to Sultan who's forehead isn't that big. Could his receding hairline make him as tall as Sultan in pictures?
Editor Robthat might be a factor in perceived head height.
ChaosControl said on 4/Aug/21
I’d love to see a face off between these massive men. Imagine how cool it would be if you use time travel to get all the 7’6+ men throughout history and got them to fight in a tournament of giants
I’d love to see a face off between these massive men. Imagine how cool it would be if you use time travel to get all the 7’6+ men throughout history and got them to fight in a tournament of giants
neon said on 29/Jul/21
looking from crowd plus robert was closer if not more then 273cm 272 at shortest 8 ft 3 for sultan sounds solid
looking from crowd plus robert was closer if not more then 273cm 272 at shortest 8 ft 3 for sultan sounds solid
Aidan Creekmore said on 20/Jul/21
Isn't he 254.3 cm adjusting for spinal curvature?
Isn't he 254.3 cm adjusting for spinal curvature?
Nippu said on 16/May/21
Myllyrinne hands were 34cm long and Wadlow 32cm. Myllyrinne probably had biggest hands measured? He could take adult man head his hand. Not like andre or Kiel who could just partly cower mans head. I have a photo. I get it publising company named "yhtyneet kuvalehdet" year 2000. It is not actual photo it is magazine photos and story about him. I have probably lost it somewhere in my house, apartment or summer house??? Have to ask it again same place. Would take too much time to find it.
Myllyrinne hands were 34cm long and Wadlow 32cm. Myllyrinne probably had biggest hands measured? He could take adult man head his hand. Not like andre or Kiel who could just partly cower mans head. I have a photo. I get it publising company named "yhtyneet kuvalehdet" year 2000. It is not actual photo it is magazine photos and story about him. I have probably lost it somewhere in my house, apartment or summer house??? Have to ask it again same place. Would take too much time to find it.
Daycringeothon said on 8/May/21
Myllryrinne’s size in general put other tallest men to shame. His huge hands and head just unbelievable. The closest then Koehler, Brahim. Monjane was legitimately measured 8 foot tall in 1987. He suffered from kyphosis that reduced his height to 7’9”. He was recognized as the tallest person according to Guinness Records at 8’0.75” in 1988 until his death 1990. Sulimen Ali Nashnush was supposedly 8 foot but a lot of evidence supports that he was only about 7’9”.
Myllryrinne’s size in general put other tallest men to shame. His huge hands and head just unbelievable. The closest then Koehler, Brahim. Monjane was legitimately measured 8 foot tall in 1987. He suffered from kyphosis that reduced his height to 7’9”. He was recognized as the tallest person according to Guinness Records at 8’0.75” in 1988 until his death 1990. Sulimen Ali Nashnush was supposedly 8 foot but a lot of evidence supports that he was only about 7’9”.
Daycringeothon said on 6/May/21
That’s one giant on the list of tallest 8’+ that gets ignored Gabriel Monjane. He was only recognized in 1988 as the tallest living man. He died in 1990 which was a shame. He fell going down a flight of stairs, at least that’s how it was interpreted. He had some pronounced kyphosis before he got in the Guinness Book. He was 8’-8’0.75” at his tallest measurement. His standing height with kyphosis was nearer 7’9”. Anyways He would be a front runner for tallest after Koehler,Brahim. Nashnush was never an 8 footer even out of bed. He was likely 7’8” or 7’9” maximum.
That’s one giant on the list of tallest 8’+ that gets ignored Gabriel Monjane. He was only recognized in 1988 as the tallest living man. He died in 1990 which was a shame. He fell going down a flight of stairs, at least that’s how it was interpreted. He had some pronounced kyphosis before he got in the Guinness Book. He was 8’-8’0.75” at his tallest measurement. His standing height with kyphosis was nearer 7’9”. Anyways He would be a front runner for tallest after Koehler,Brahim. Nashnush was never an 8 footer even out of bed. He was likely 7’8” or 7’9” maximum.
Nippu said on 21/Apr/21
Myllyrinne was measured taller than Kosen who is in my opinion tallest man in the world since Robert. Closest ones are Probably Koehler, Monjane and Brahim. And there are severel maybe giants like Carroll and Rogan but both are lack of evidence. Brahim stands 7`10 and is corrected 8`1. So picture evidence shows pretty easily that Kosen stands 7`11-8ft. Corrected height is 8`2-8`3. When Myllyrinne was 252,8cm without correction. I
Myllyrinne was measured taller than Kosen who is in my opinion tallest man in the world since Robert. Closest ones are Probably Koehler, Monjane and Brahim. And there are severel maybe giants like Carroll and Rogan but both are lack of evidence. Brahim stands 7`10 and is corrected 8`1. So picture evidence shows pretty easily that Kosen stands 7`11-8ft. Corrected height is 8`2-8`3. When Myllyrinne was 252,8cm without correction. I
Chris Junior Hernandez 1990 said on 14/Apr/21
Honestly i was waiting ten years long for any random Giant step out from anywhere to claim a taller titled of measurement than Sultan Kosen. I guess no on will defeat Kosen's giant legacy besides Robert Wadlow the two mighty Giant on earth history.
Honestly i was waiting ten years long for any random Giant step out from anywhere to claim a taller titled of measurement than Sultan Kosen. I guess no on will defeat Kosen's giant legacy besides Robert Wadlow the two mighty Giant on earth history.
Spooner said on 13/Apr/21
He's 8ft 2 7/8
He's 8ft 2 7/8
Daycringeothon said on 1/Apr/21
Guinness rules for the tallest person are a little weird. They average the results of 4 to 6 measurements during the day. The 251cm figure was an average of those measurements. Sultan can’t stand anymore than 7’11”-8’ fully stretched. It has been a while since they took the measurements. he may very well be 8’2” if they remeasured him.
Guinness rules for the tallest person are a little weird. They average the results of 4 to 6 measurements during the day. The 251cm figure was an average of those measurements. Sultan can’t stand anymore than 7’11”-8’ fully stretched. It has been a while since they took the measurements. he may very well be 8’2” if they remeasured him.
Chaos Control 6'2.5 said on 18/Mar/21
Downgrade him to 8’2.75
Downgrade him to 8’2.75
Chaos Control 6'2.5 said on 17/Mar/21
So people get guesses on 8ths of an inch yet this guy was measured at not much over 8’2.75 and you’re giving him the full 8’3?
So people get guesses on 8ths of an inch yet this guy was measured at not much over 8’2.75 and you’re giving him the full 8’3?
Nippu said on 3/Jan/21
8`5 never. We have calculated his height pretty much 8`1 out of bed. Stands 7`10-7`11. Corrected lying down 8`2. Max perhaps that 251cm. But true 8 footer.
8`5 never. We have calculated his height pretty much 8`1 out of bed. Stands 7`10-7`11. Corrected lying down 8`2. Max perhaps that 251cm. But true 8 footer.
Lins 5'11.25 said on 2/Jan/21
8ft 5 out of bed?
8ft 5 out of bed?
Blanc (1.69 m) said on 1/Jan/21
Why is Grant Austin listed 5ft 11 ⅞ based on estimation while he's the full 8ft 3 when measured near 8ft 2 ⅞?
Why is Grant Austin listed 5ft 11 ⅞ based on estimation while he's the full 8ft 3 when measured near 8ft 2 ⅞?
Blanc (1.69 m) said on 26/Dec/20
8ft 2 7/8
8ft 2 7/8
Sipuli said on 18/Dec/20
Met him. Stand around 7´10 with bad posture. Taller of course if corrected. But could not walk over 8ft tall. To me i give "only" 8´1 because i think 8´3 is his max. height not avarage. No matter what guinness said. Guinness has make and still make so many mistakes all the time. I trust more this website and late tallestman.com
Met him. Stand around 7´10 with bad posture. Taller of course if corrected. But could not walk over 8ft tall. To me i give "only" 8´1 because i think 8´3 is his max. height not avarage. No matter what guinness said. Guinness has make and still make so many mistakes all the time. I trust more this website and late tallestman.com
Aj06 said on 17/Dec/20
would have to say a weak 8'3 an almost 8'3 seems right giant dude. seems cool though.
would have to say a weak 8'3 an almost 8'3 seems right giant dude. seems cool though.
6'3 Julian said on 15/Sep/20
@Nik or 1’87”!
@Nik or 1’87”!
Andy5'93/4 said on 28/Aug/20
Hey Rob His wiki lists him as 8 ft2.875 maybe a few mm downgrade?
Editor Rob
Hey Rob His wiki lists him as 8 ft2.875 maybe a few mm downgrade?
Editor RobThe figure he was supposed to measure was 251cm, so it is just shy of 8ft 3, but I'd kept him at that mark of 3
Nik Ashton said on 22/Aug/20
@ 6’3 Julian - Or 3’63”!
@ 6’3 Julian - Or 3’63”!
6'3 Julian said on 21/Aug/20
I always think of him as 5’39”
I always think of him as 5’39”
Chris Junior Hernandez 1990 said on 3/Jun/20
The Pakistan guy name is Zia Rasheed. In the clip i posted the caption mention him as 243cm but they measured him with shoes on 2:10 clearly at 8'3 which means he is likely 8'1.75" barefoot so close to Kosen. Hope the Guinness will 'hunt' for his measurement soon. Maybe he would be the next Tallest person in e world titled.
The Pakistan guy name is Zia Rasheed. In the clip i posted the caption mention him as 243cm but they measured him with shoes on 2:10 clearly at 8'3 which means he is likely 8'1.75" barefoot so close to Kosen. Hope the Guinness will 'hunt' for his measurement soon. Maybe he would be the next Tallest person in e world titled.
Chris Junior Hernandez 1990 said on 23/May/20
Click Here Pakistan new giant. Interesting he was measure 8'3 with shoes on not sure if is real.
Click Here Pakistan new giant. Interesting he was measure 8'3 with shoes on not sure if is real.
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 19/Mar/20
When he’s been measured legitimately at 8ft3...outta here with that 8ft1-2 rubbish!
When he’s been measured legitimately at 8ft3...outta here with that 8ft1-2 rubbish!
S E said on 18/Mar/20
251.45cm.
251.45cm.
Matt logan said on 16/Mar/20
Probably 8'1" to 8'2" for sultan
Probably 8'1" to 8'2" for sultan
Daycringeothon said on 17/Jan/20
Rob, you probably knew already but Sultan is also ethnic Kurd. The Kurds have ethnic populations in modern Syria, Turkey and Iraq.
Rob, you probably knew already but Sultan is also ethnic Kurd. The Kurds have ethnic populations in modern Syria, Turkey and Iraq.
Miss Sandy Cowell said on 9/Jan/20
I thought the other guys were sitting down. Then I read that Sultan was the World's tallest man!
Silly me - I should have recognized him from the telly!
8ft3. Blimey - that's TALL!
I thought the other guys were sitting down. Then I read that Sultan was the World's tallest man!
Silly me - I should have recognized him from the telly!
8ft3. Blimey - that's TALL!
Nik Ashton said on 8/Jan/20
@ Rob - Where would a five footer come up to on him?
Editor Rob
@ Rob - Where would a five footer come up to on him?
Editor RobA 5 footer wouldn't be much over his belt height.
Alex Katch said on 6/Jan/20
Kösen is 8 feet 2.82 inches or 8' 2⅞" 251.0 cm
Kösen is 8 feet 2.82 inches or 8' 2⅞" 251.0 cm
Nik Ashton said on 5/Jan/20
@ Rob - Where would you come up to on him?
Editor Rob
@ Rob - Where would you come up to on him?
Editor RobProbably not much above his belly button.
Chris Junior Hernandez 1990 said on 5/Jan/20
Click Here It's crazy when a 6'10 max looking guy claiming 7'8. Lol big time.
Click Here It's crazy when a 6'10 max looking guy claiming 7'8. Lol big time.
Nik Ashton said on 8/Dec/19
@ Rob - Where would Peter Crouch come up to on him?
Editor Rob
@ Rob - Where would Peter Crouch come up to on him?
Editor RobSeveral inches under his chin I'd presume
Nik said on 26/Oct/19
I would love to see a photograph of him with Rob and my good self!
I would love to see a photograph of him with Rob and my good self!
Nippu said on 5/Sep/19
Actually V. Myllyrinne stand taller. Lying down heights might be more similar. Myllyrinne stand around 10cm more than Kosen.
Actually V. Myllyrinne stand taller. Lying down heights might be more similar. Myllyrinne stand around 10cm more than Kosen.
Yang (5 footer 8, 172-173) said on 25/Aug/19
@Christian, Actually. Robert Wardlow was even taller than sultan.... so number 1 tallest men ever lived on Earth would be Wardlow, 2nd one is this guy... I would put Yao as tallest men on earth with 7ft category, put wardlow and sultan as tallest men on earth with 8 ft category or so.. If you know what I mean...
@Christian, Actually. Robert Wardlow was even taller than sultan.... so number 1 tallest men ever lived on Earth would be Wardlow, 2nd one is this guy... I would put Yao as tallest men on earth with 7ft category, put wardlow and sultan as tallest men on earth with 8 ft category or so.. If you know what I mean...
Yang (5 footer 8, 172-173) said on 25/Aug/19
@Christian, Yes. Yao is one of the tallest men in the earth at least along with his brother who is 7ft 8 tall..
@Christian, Yes. Yao is one of the tallest men in the earth at least along with his brother who is 7ft 8 tall..
Christian 6'5 3/8" said on 16/Aug/19
@Yang
Yao's one of the tallest pro basketball players in history, but certainly not one of the tallest men. Everyone knows that.
@Yang
Yao's one of the tallest pro basketball players in history, but certainly not one of the tallest men. Everyone knows that.
Yang (5 footer 8, 172-173) said on 14/Aug/19
You can't really deny the fact that he is one of the tallest men on the Earth!!! Not Chinese basketball player Yao Ming!!!!!
You can't really deny the fact that he is one of the tallest men on the Earth!!! Not Chinese basketball player Yao Ming!!!!!
avi said on 1/Jul/19
@Editor Rob
Do you know of any "naturally" tall people 7'11 to 8'0+ area?
Brahim Takioullah has acromegaly I know.
Editor Rob
@Editor Rob
Do you know of any "naturally" tall people 7'11 to 8'0+ area?
Brahim Takioullah has acromegaly I know.
Editor RobOff-hand I can't...I mean, a guy like neil fingleton looked 'naturally' tall at 7ft 7-8.
Nippu said on 2/Jun/19
Wadlow´s corrected height would have been 9´1-9´2. There is a lot of pictures there u can see that his actually was quite big spinal curvature. At his height it make even more difference than Carroll´s case because Wadlow was so much taller than anybody else. Carroll is such a "short" compare to Wadlow that even small curvature cost him a more. U can take any picture about Wadlow and compare to any other giant and there is no match (height) for Wadlow. Still there are of course few giants who are same or almost as impressive as Wadlow was. But they were more mobile and bigger other ways than Wadlow.
Wadlow´s corrected height would have been 9´1-9´2. There is a lot of pictures there u can see that his actually was quite big spinal curvature. At his height it make even more difference than Carroll´s case because Wadlow was so much taller than anybody else. Carroll is such a "short" compare to Wadlow that even small curvature cost him a more. U can take any picture about Wadlow and compare to any other giant and there is no match (height) for Wadlow. Still there are of course few giants who are same or almost as impressive as Wadlow was. But they were more mobile and bigger other ways than Wadlow.
cmillzz said on 12/May/19
Case in point, there was some evidence that Wadlow had some slight curvature in his later years. If so, then his “corrected height” may very well be over 9 ft.
Case in point, there was some evidence that Wadlow had some slight curvature in his later years. If so, then his “corrected height” may very well be over 9 ft.
cmillzz said on 27/Apr/19
“corrected height” doesn’t really count in my opinion. The height that the person actually measures is what their true height should be listed as.
“corrected height” doesn’t really count in my opinion. The height that the person actually measures is what their true height should be listed as.
Daycringeothon said on 10/Mar/19
So Sultan has slight kyphoscoliosis (two deminsional spinal curvature). Others that come to mind John Francis Carroll, Don Koehler, Zeng Jinlian all well over 8 foot with corrected height posture. John Francis Carroll’s corrected height of 8’7.75” is still up for debate but still entirely possible. Zeng Jinlian was 7’10.5” before she died and 8’1.75” if her spine was completely straight. Koehler shrunk to 7’9” from 8’2”.
So Sultan has slight kyphoscoliosis (two deminsional spinal curvature). Others that come to mind John Francis Carroll, Don Koehler, Zeng Jinlian all well over 8 foot with corrected height posture. John Francis Carroll’s corrected height of 8’7.75” is still up for debate but still entirely possible. Zeng Jinlian was 7’10.5” before she died and 8’1.75” if her spine was completely straight. Koehler shrunk to 7’9” from 8’2”.
Baitistataker said on 27/Oct/18
Definitely less than Robert Waldow.
Definitely less than Robert Waldow.
mrtguy said on 21/Aug/18
Rob, when you look at Sultan's face from eyes and up it looks totally normal like those of an average man, I really doubt his eye level is over 4 inches
Rob, when you look at Sultan's face from eyes and up it looks totally normal like those of an average man, I really doubt his eye level is over 4 inches
MAD SAM said on 14/Jul/18
8’3” at 252 cm
8’3” at 252 cm
Gretz said on 30/May/18
vicky uppal was probably 8'0" before he passed and was much more impressive than this guy.
vicky uppal was probably 8'0" before he passed and was much more impressive than this guy.
Gretz said on 21/May/18
i am not picking on this guy he is obviously the tallest man in the world ,but talk about nothing big that impresses me exept his height .He does not have giant features,a very weak physic not overly big hands or feet that would stand out at least,and looks like he can barley walk.Very unimpressive for an 8+ footer.
i am not picking on this guy he is obviously the tallest man in the world ,but talk about nothing big that impresses me exept his height .He does not have giant features,a very weak physic not overly big hands or feet that would stand out at least,and looks like he can barley walk.Very unimpressive for an 8+ footer.
mrtguy said on 10/May/18
Rob, Sultan does not have a big eye level for his height
Rob, Sultan does not have a big eye level for his height
mrtguy said on 30/Apr/18
Rob, I know this sounds weird, but Sultan has a small eye level and Brahim on the other hand has massive one, just like Andre (who has small eye level) and Big Show has massive eye level. You can agree or understand what I'm saying right??
Editor Rob
Rob, I know this sounds weird, but Sultan has a small eye level and Brahim on the other hand has massive one, just like Andre (who has small eye level) and Big Show has massive eye level. You can agree or understand what I'm saying right??
Editor RobI'm not sure how much difference there might be between their eyelevels.
Sometimes when you photograph these guys from an average man's height, their eyelevel can seem shorter...but if they were sat on a chair and photographed beside a normal sized man, you'd then see their eyelevels were lower than you might have thought looking at them from a height of say 5ft 10!
Sometimes when you photograph these guys from an average man's height, their eyelevel can seem shorter...but if they were sat on a chair and photographed beside a normal sized man, you'd then see their eyelevels were lower than you might have thought looking at them from a height of say 5ft 10!
star69 said on 30/Mar/18
mrtguy said on 25/Jun/15
Rob, I thought he would weigh at least 400 lbs given that he is over 8 feet tall. Sun Ming Ming weighs 370 lbs and he is "only" 7'9", so someone at least three inches taller than him should easily weigh 30 lbs more or at least 400 lbs. I guess Sultan Kosen must be rail-thin given that he barely weighs 300 lbs despite being over 8 feet tall.
Just because somebody is taller doesn't mean they will way more than a shorter person. LOL
mrtguy said on 25/Jun/15
Rob, I thought he would weigh at least 400 lbs given that he is over 8 feet tall. Sun Ming Ming weighs 370 lbs and he is "only" 7'9", so someone at least three inches taller than him should easily weigh 30 lbs more or at least 400 lbs. I guess Sultan Kosen must be rail-thin given that he barely weighs 300 lbs despite being over 8 feet tall.
Just because somebody is taller doesn't mean they will way more than a shorter person. LOL
star69 said on 30/Mar/18
Duhon said on 19/Jun/17
Jerry is probably at least 7'2". Saw him in the crowd of a popular street festival in Toronto a few years back and yeah he stands out as much as a giant would among a crowd of normal sized people. Which sort of makes him continuing to claim 7'7" infuriating. 7'2"-7'4" is considered giant by anyone, especially being as fat as is he is too.
Yeah, when he was claiming 7'7" I knew immediately he wasn't close to that. He does look 7'2ish...maybe 7'2.5
Duhon said on 19/Jun/17
Jerry is probably at least 7'2". Saw him in the crowd of a popular street festival in Toronto a few years back and yeah he stands out as much as a giant would among a crowd of normal sized people. Which sort of makes him continuing to claim 7'7" infuriating. 7'2"-7'4" is considered giant by anyone, especially being as fat as is he is too.
Yeah, when he was claiming 7'7" I knew immediately he wasn't close to that. He does look 7'2ish...maybe 7'2.5
MaryAnne said on 25/Nov/17
Svetlana Pankratova the woman with longest legs needs a page
Svetlana Pankratova the woman with longest legs needs a page
mrtguy said on 20/Nov/17
Rob, in all honesty Sultan and Brahim most likely dip at least 2-2.5 inches at night especially with that stature
Rob, in all honesty Sultan and Brahim most likely dip at least 2-2.5 inches at night especially with that stature
Anonymous said on 19/Nov/17
Rob, the left guy here is listed at 196 cm and the right guy 222 cm (tallest man in France according to medias)
Click Here
Click Here
What do you think ?
Editor Rob
Rob, the left guy here is listed at 196 cm and the right guy 222 cm (tallest man in France according to medias)
Click Here
Click Here
What do you think ?
Editor Rob sultan looks about 8 inches taller than the guy on his left
Anonymous said on 6/Nov/17
you seems insecure zloduh. This website is the proof than most people are upgrading themself. Also in the case of Sultan Kosen, he is clearly this height when he walk because his posture.
you seems insecure zloduh. This website is the proof than most people are upgrading themself. Also in the case of Sultan Kosen, he is clearly this height when he walk because his posture.
Anonymous said on 6/Nov/17
how tall is his brother ?
how tall is his brother ?
zloduh said on 1/Oct/17
I hate when everybody here downgrade people's real height. Are you all dwarfs who actually downgrading other's people height by force or what!? Guinness measures 3 times a day! So these are not evening or morning heights! This is average height! Stop downgrading! I'm almost 6'8' out of bed (maybe 202.7cm) but I cannot stay long at such enormous height :)...after 30 minutes or so, I'm 6'7''and a half (202cm)...My average height during a day is 6'7'' and a quarter (201.3cm) so yes, I'm tall like hell! Tall people really exist(!) and can't be downgraded by force, so stop doing this!
I hate when everybody here downgrade people's real height. Are you all dwarfs who actually downgrading other's people height by force or what!? Guinness measures 3 times a day! So these are not evening or morning heights! This is average height! Stop downgrading! I'm almost 6'8' out of bed (maybe 202.7cm) but I cannot stay long at such enormous height :)...after 30 minutes or so, I'm 6'7''and a half (202cm)...My average height during a day is 6'7'' and a quarter (201.3cm) so yes, I'm tall like hell! Tall people really exist(!) and can't be downgraded by force, so stop doing this!
Johnson said on 27/Sep/17
Legs measuring 126 cm according to intertet
It can't be true. It is too little
Ekaterina Lisina has 133 cm lenght legs with 2.05
What do you think guys and Rob???
Legs measuring 126 cm according to intertet
It can't be true. It is too little
Ekaterina Lisina has 133 cm lenght legs with 2.05
What do you think guys and Rob???
even said on 20/Jul/17
morning : 251 cm , night : 250 cm
morning : 251 cm , night : 250 cm
DRK said on 8/Jul/17
Leonid looks taller than usual in that photo comparison. Around 8' or a tad under. Most of the times he looked 7'7"ish.
Leonid looks taller than usual in that photo comparison. Around 8' or a tad under. Most of the times he looked 7'7"ish.
mrtguy said on 6/Jul/17
Hey Rob, doesn't Sultan look like store mannequin they display at stores?? Click Here
Editor Rob
Hey Rob, doesn't Sultan look like store mannequin they display at stores?? Click Here
Editor Rob I don't know, sometimes a photo (and lighting) can certainly make things look weird!
S.J.H said on 21/Jun/17
@176cm guy said on 25/May/17
Jerry Sokoloski is probably 7'2.5-7'3 range barefoot. Maybe he grow a little like 7'4 will be maximun. Claiming 7'7 is just ridiculous idea..
@176cm guy said on 25/May/17
Jerry Sokoloski is probably 7'2.5-7'3 range barefoot. Maybe he grow a little like 7'4 will be maximun. Claiming 7'7 is just ridiculous idea..
Ice said on 20/Jun/17
he has a slightly disfigured look to him .
he has a slightly disfigured look to him .
Duhon said on 19/Jun/17
Jerry is probably at least 7'2". Saw him in the crowd of a popular street festival in Toronto a few years back and yeah he stands out as much as a giant would among a crowd of normal sized people. Which sort of makes him continuing to claim 7'7" infuriating. 7'2"-7'4" is considered giant by anyone, especially being as fat as is he is too.
Jerry is probably at least 7'2". Saw him in the crowd of a popular street festival in Toronto a few years back and yeah he stands out as much as a giant would among a crowd of normal sized people. Which sort of makes him continuing to claim 7'7" infuriating. 7'2"-7'4" is considered giant by anyone, especially being as fat as is he is too.
Alfred said on 7/Jun/17
About Jerry Sokolowski, he seems to have a short giant complex. He incessantly tries to show he is too huge for a world outfitted for relative pixies. He cranes his neck and stretches for the sky in those photos with the other giants but is still dwarfed. Jerry is at least as tall as Shaq and prob 40 lbs heavier; he is a giant but he seems to desperately want to be bigger than Wadlow!
Editor Rob
About Jerry Sokolowski, he seems to have a short giant complex. He incessantly tries to show he is too huge for a world outfitted for relative pixies. He cranes his neck and stretches for the sky in those photos with the other giants but is still dwarfed. Jerry is at least as tall as Shaq and prob 40 lbs heavier; he is a giant but he seems to desperately want to be bigger than Wadlow!
Editor Rob Jerry looks like he enjoys being very tall, maybe even wishes for a few more inches...it's not exclusive to average or short guys wishing they were taller, even tall or very tall might like even more height!
mrtguy said on 28/May/17
Rob, I don't like to pester, but what makes you not want to add Brahim at this moment (not to be rude), I think he deserves a page as well since he's 8'1''??
Editor Rob
Rob, I don't like to pester, but what makes you not want to add Brahim at this moment (not to be rude), I think he deserves a page as well since he's 8'1''??
Editor Rob I've not dismissed the idea, I may well add him!
YG said on 12/May/17
Rob, why does Brahim always look taller standing next to Sultan??
Editor Rob
Rob, why does Brahim always look taller standing next to Sultan??
Editor Rob I'm not so sure about that, I've seen a few photos of Sultan trying to stand tall and looking taller than brahim.
mrtguy said on 18/Apr/17
Rob, do you think Brahim Takioullah is the only 8 ft to ever exist giant without any deformities and well proportioned??
Editor Rob
Rob, do you think Brahim Takioullah is the only 8 ft to ever exist giant without any deformities and well proportioned??
Editor Rob I can't think of many other like him at 8ft range.
Bard said on 16/Apr/17
John, I feel like you posted on the wrong page.
John, I feel like you posted on the wrong page.
Gunner said on 13/Apr/17
Hey Rob, why do you have him listed at 8'3''?? please he's more like 8'0.5''-8'1'' midday than 8'3'', that's just like saying Big Show is 7 feet through out all the day clearly when he is 6'11'' range??
Hey Rob, why do you have him listed at 8'3''?? please he's more like 8'0.5''-8'1'' midday than 8'3'', that's just like saying Big Show is 7 feet through out all the day clearly when he is 6'11'' range??
John said on 23/Mar/17
6'5-6'6. He was a foot shorter than Yao Ming. Not sure where 8'3 came from.
6'5-6'6. He was a foot shorter than Yao Ming. Not sure where 8'3 came from.
6'0 said on 9/Mar/17
@Captain YG
I don't know about the "strength" part.
Wadlow was strong enough to carry his father (sitting in a living room chair) up the stairs when he was 9.
@Captain YG
I don't know about the "strength" part.
Wadlow was strong enough to carry his father (sitting in a living room chair) up the stairs when he was 9.
Slon said on 3/Dec/16
Hi Rob, any chance you think he's going through growth splurge reverse growth spurt??
Editor Rob
Hi Rob, any chance you think he's going through growth splurge reverse growth spurt??
Editor Rob he could be shrinking!
Captain YG said on 4/Nov/16
Rob, what would you say the difference between Andre/Big Show and Sultan/Wadlow, all of them suffered from pituitary problems, but Big Show and Andre grew in width, thickness, strength and height(but not much), Sultan Kosen and Robert Wadlow just grew upward rapidly??
Editor Rob
Rob, what would you say the difference between Andre/Big Show and Sultan/Wadlow, all of them suffered from pituitary problems, but Big Show and Andre grew in width, thickness, strength and height(but not much), Sultan Kosen and Robert Wadlow just grew upward rapidly??
Editor Rob I think the pituitary issue might effect rates/growth differently. Wadlow had kind of proportions which meant his head on his body didn't quite look as big, but if you compared Wadlow's head to a normal man it is massive.
S.J.H said on 20/Oct/16
The tallestman.com have full of arguement suspecting he was measured with shoes at 8'3 , probably 8'1.75-8'2 was his real height.
Editor Rob
The tallestman.com have full of arguement suspecting he was measured with shoes at 8'3 , probably 8'1.75-8'2 was his real height.
Editor Rob would be surprised if they included shoes for measurements!
mrtguy said on 16/Oct/16
Rob,oh sorry about that here's the pic, but the difference in the head is much
Click Here
Editor Rob
Rob,oh sorry about that here's the pic, but the difference in the head is much
Click Here
Editor Rob probably about 3-4 inches under his head there for the women.
mrtguy said on 15/Oct/16
Rob, is this how 6'9'' is really supposed to look next to 8'3'' guy?? but then again look at the difference in the head size
Editor Rob
Rob, is this how 6'9'' is really supposed to look next to 8'3'' guy?? but then again look at the difference in the head size
Editor Rob couldn't see a link, a 6ft 9 man would come several inches under the head of Sultan (if standing tall, which he rarely can manage).
Rampage(-_-_-)Clover said on 4/Oct/16
Rob, will this guy keep growing like Wadlow did?
Rob, will this guy keep growing like Wadlow did?
CaptainBeast2.0 said on 23/Sep/16
Rob, will there ever be a time you will meet Sultan or Brahim Takioullah in person??
Editor Rob
Rob, will there ever be a time you will meet Sultan or Brahim Takioullah in person??
Editor Rob unfortunately I think quite unlikely unless I could earn more.
Ice said on 9/Sep/16
Seems to have way more health issues than Waldlow had ..
Seems to have way more health issues than Waldlow had ..
Canson said on 23/Jul/16
I doubt he's a lift wearer at that height. And if Guiness book of WR measured him they do so with an avg of 3 usually. If he's not a full 8'3 at his lowest he's def in the 8'2 range still and still prob has the record
I doubt he's a lift wearer at that height. And if Guiness book of WR measured him they do so with an avg of 3 usually. If he's not a full 8'3 at his lowest he's def in the 8'2 range still and still prob has the record
Captain Beastxx said on 8/Jul/16
Rob, it would be cool if you got to measure this guy 3 times a day, he is 8 ft 1 Click Here
Editor Rob
Rob, it would be cool if you got to measure this guy 3 times a day, he is 8 ft 1 Click Here
Editor Rob it certainly would be interesting to find how much guys like these actually shrink in total.
Thierry said on 8/Jun/16
Being 1m93 (6'4") tall I had my picture taken with him recently. Wow. He was extremely tall, I was just under his shoulder and looked like a child. Lol.
His hands and feet were huge.
Being 1m93 (6'4") tall I had my picture taken with him recently. Wow. He was extremely tall, I was just under his shoulder and looked like a child. Lol.
His hands and feet were huge.
Bard said on 14/May/16
8' 2.9" MAX
(just kidding obviously)
8' 2.9" MAX
(just kidding obviously)
TJE said on 13/Jan/16
It would be equally interesting to see how much height he will lose in the next 30 years or so.
It would be equally interesting to see how much height he will lose in the next 30 years or so.
mrtguy said on 5/Dec/15
Rob, Click Here 8'1'' measured Brahim Takioullah, I'm quite impressed he looks as tall as Sultan in most pics Click Here and he doesn't have any crutches, Do you think Brahim and Sultan can lose up to 2 inches in one day give or take?
Editor Rob
Rob, Click Here 8'1'' measured Brahim Takioullah, I'm quite impressed he looks as tall as Sultan in most pics Click Here and he doesn't have any crutches, Do you think Brahim and Sultan can lose up to 2 inches in one day give or take?
Editor Rob it would be interesting to find out exactly how much they lose when 8 feet tall, I don't know if he's had out of bed height taken?
YG said on 3/Dec/15
Rob, Sultan probably suffers from scoliosis Click Here , you can tell very easily,but do you think 8'4-5'' could be his height after all if he had surgery for his spine? University of Virginia measured him at 8'4'', while Guinness had him at 8'3'' according to sources. Poor Sultan that Disease! it is indeed very difficult to be that size, a lot of people have recognition for height more than his health.
Editor Rob
Rob, Sultan probably suffers from scoliosis Click Here , you can tell very easily,but do you think 8'4-5'' could be his height after all if he had surgery for his spine? University of Virginia measured him at 8'4'', while Guinness had him at 8'3'' according to sources. Poor Sultan that Disease! it is indeed very difficult to be that size, a lot of people have recognition for height more than his health.
Editor Rob I don't know if he would have such surgery, but if he was fully straight maybe he would be 1-2 inches taller.
mrtguy said on 23/Nov/15
Also, it's quite scary that he is taller than my room and christmas tree
Also, it's quite scary that he is taller than my room and christmas tree
mrtguy said on 19/Nov/15
Who'd you say is more imposing Sultan or Big Show?
Editor Rob
Who'd you say is more imposing Sultan or Big Show?
Editor Rob maybe Big show could seem more imposing because of his width/features, even though sultan is quite a few inches taller...he though uses crutches to help him, which might effect how others felt?
mrtguy said on 29/Jun/15
Rob, If Sultan's spine was corrected wouldn't you agree he will stand 8'5'' or at least that mark out of bed?
Editor Rob
Rob, If Sultan's spine was corrected wouldn't you agree he will stand 8'5'' or at least that mark out of bed?
Editor Rob he would measure taller yeah, he has a fair bit of curvature
mrtguy said on 25/Jun/15
Rob, I thought he would weigh at least 400 lbs given that he is over 8 feet tall. Sun Ming Ming weighs 370 lbs and he is "only" 7'9", so someone at least three inches taller than him should easily weigh 30 lbs more or at least 400 lbs. I guess Sultan Kosen must be rail-thin given that he barely weighs 300 lbs despite being over 8 feet tall.
I was expecting someone over 8 feet tall, with normal proportions, to weigh at least 400 lbs, given the cube law of volume/weight to height. Taller people are overall bigger than shorter people. They are also thicker and wider, in addition to being taller.
As for Brahim Takioullah, I think he weighs some where between 300 to 400 lbs. I'm inclined to say he weighs close to 400 lbs given that he is 4 inches taller than Sun Ming Ming, who already weighs 370 lb.
Rob, I thought he would weigh at least 400 lbs given that he is over 8 feet tall. Sun Ming Ming weighs 370 lbs and he is "only" 7'9", so someone at least three inches taller than him should easily weigh 30 lbs more or at least 400 lbs. I guess Sultan Kosen must be rail-thin given that he barely weighs 300 lbs despite being over 8 feet tall.
I was expecting someone over 8 feet tall, with normal proportions, to weigh at least 400 lbs, given the cube law of volume/weight to height. Taller people are overall bigger than shorter people. They are also thicker and wider, in addition to being taller.
As for Brahim Takioullah, I think he weighs some where between 300 to 400 lbs. I'm inclined to say he weighs close to 400 lbs given that he is 4 inches taller than Sun Ming Ming, who already weighs 370 lb.
Andrea said on 21/Jun/15
Rob, how big do you think his head is?
Here he is with the italian tallest man (who is a basketball player), who has been accurately measured at "2 meters 19 cms 96 mms": Click Here
The woman between them is pretty tall herself, like 5'9 range (plus big heels she must be near 6'1), just to say...
Editor Rob
Rob, how big do you think his head is?
Here he is with the italian tallest man (who is a basketball player), who has been accurately measured at "2 meters 19 cms 96 mms": Click Here
The woman between them is pretty tall herself, like 5'9 range (plus big heels she must be near 6'1), just to say...
Editor Rob her head will appear a bit smaller in that photo, but his head might be a foot long.
mrtguy said on 4/Jun/15
Rob, don't you think he can drop a fraction under 8 feet at night (7'11.75)?
Editor Rob
Rob, don't you think he can drop a fraction under 8 feet at night (7'11.75)?
Editor Rob for Guinness I thought they had taken a few measurements and it's the average...which may well mean he dips a bit lower than this mark.
GUY said on 13/Oct/14
AlexMahone says on 10/Oct/14
Dear Guy, this is ridiculous. Do you see perfectly from a photo that he's one inch shorter than 8'3? LOL Lifts??? Seriously? Yeah, he wears cowboy boot...:((
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But isn't that what you see on every other listing here. There's always someone who has an angle to downgrade for the sake of downgrading.
AlexMahone says on 10/Oct/14
Dear Guy, this is ridiculous. Do you see perfectly from a photo that he's one inch shorter than 8'3? LOL Lifts??? Seriously? Yeah, he wears cowboy boot...:((
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But isn't that what you see on every other listing here. There's always someone who has an angle to downgrade for the sake of downgrading.
AlexMahone said on 10/Oct/14
Dear Guy, this is ridiculous. Do you see perfectly from a photo that he's one inch shorter than 8'3? LOL Lifts??? Seriously? Yeah, he wears cowboy boot...:((
Dear Guy, this is ridiculous. Do you see perfectly from a photo that he's one inch shorter than 8'3? LOL Lifts??? Seriously? Yeah, he wears cowboy boot...:((
GUY said on 7/Oct/14
No way I buy 8'3". Maybe 8'3" out of bed, but he's closer to 8'2" evening height. He has big hair, and his shoes are always suspect. Lifts?
No way I buy 8'3". Maybe 8'3" out of bed, but he's closer to 8'2" evening height. He has big hair, and his shoes are always suspect. Lifts?
Dionicio Rojas said on 2/Oct/14
Amazing, He is as tall as bigfoot is supposed to be!!!
Amazing, He is as tall as bigfoot is supposed to be!!!
184.3cm said on 28/Sep/14
Amazing that the tallest man is Turkish. The ones sho emigrated here seem to average 168 -172cm. They are very short people.
Amazing that the tallest man is Turkish. The ones sho emigrated here seem to average 168 -172cm. They are very short people.
Emmett said on 11/Sep/14
Haha Gonzalo, wouldn't that be a great twist if he actually was a lift wearer.
Haha Gonzalo, wouldn't that be a great twist if he actually was a lift wearer.
Gonzalo said on 10/Sep/14
He is a lift wearer. No more than 2`48 in the morning
He is a lift wearer. No more than 2`48 in the morning
Sthan 184cm said on 8/Sep/14
SULTAN KOSEN IS A BOSS
SULTAN KOSEN IS A BOSS
Emil 182.5 cm said on 8/Sep/14
@Rob
I have a theory that Sultan is G's long lost twin who took away his genetic potential to grow to 5'8 :D
Editor Rob
@Rob
I have a theory that Sultan is G's long lost twin who took away his genetic potential to grow to 5'8 :D
Editor Rob you wouldn't rule it out. Stranger things have happened.
Connor183 said on 7/Sep/14
Rob if Kosen loses 3 inches in the day then he is no where near a legit 8ft 3 guy, just 8ft? but he is huge anyway and wasn't he measured 8ft 1.5 before?
Editor Rob
Rob if Kosen loses 3 inches in the day then he is no where near a legit 8ft 3 guy, just 8ft? but he is huge anyway and wasn't he measured 8ft 1.5 before?
Editor Rob I don't know when he stopped growth, but if Guinness measured him then I think that is fair enough to go with what they got.
truth178cm said on 7/Sep/14
I agree Tunnman, 6ft1-6ft2 is ideal, but good is at least over 175cm or 7/10.
I agree Tunnman, 6ft1-6ft2 is ideal, but good is at least over 175cm or 7/10.
AlexMahone said on 7/Sep/14
Yes Clay you're right, but first, he needs a downgrade immediately. Shaq O'Neil is taller, so Sultan Kosen height is max 6'11...or better his height would be 6'11 but he wears lifts and cheats with his hair, so minus 3 inches...Sultan Kosen height is max 6'8. :)))) LOL (I'm joking of course...:)))
Yes Clay you're right, but first, he needs a downgrade immediately. Shaq O'Neil is taller, so Sultan Kosen height is max 6'11...or better his height would be 6'11 but he wears lifts and cheats with his hair, so minus 3 inches...Sultan Kosen height is max 6'8. :)))) LOL (I'm joking of course...:)))
Clay said on 6/Sep/14
Im waiting for Viper to show a pic next to a measured athlete and claim he's 8'0.5. :D
Im waiting for Viper to show a pic next to a measured athlete and claim he's 8'0.5. :D
Amaze said on 5/Sep/14
@Arch Stanton If anyone wants to be near 7ft then they need help. But 8'3"? Dear lord
I hope your joking.
@Arch Stanton If anyone wants to be near 7ft then they need help. But 8'3"? Dear lord
I hope your joking.
Chaz said on 5/Sep/14
176,2Tunman says on 4/Sep/14
Sultan is one of the rare persons who may lose near 3" during the day so I wonder if he's not 8'1.5-2 if this site lists evening/night heights.
Guinness measured him 3 times over the day,that is he's avarage height from the 3 measurements after he had the operation to stop him growing.
176,2Tunman says on 4/Sep/14
Sultan is one of the rare persons who may lose near 3" during the day so I wonder if he's not 8'1.5-2 if this site lists evening/night heights.
Guinness measured him 3 times over the day,that is he's avarage height from the 3 measurements after he had the operation to stop him growing.
Arch Stanton said on 5/Sep/14
I was joking 176, I doubt even Mid 190s would want to be this tall if it meant walking around on crutches..
I was joking 176, I doubt even Mid 190s would want to be this tall if it meant walking around on crutches..
176,2Tunman said on 4/Sep/14
Sultan is one of the rare persons who may lose near 3" during the day so I wonder if he's not 8'1.5-2 if this site lists evening/night heights.
Sultan is one of the rare persons who may lose near 3" during the day so I wonder if he's not 8'1.5-2 if this site lists evening/night heights.
176,2Tunman said on 4/Sep/14
Would he really be jealous?a 6'5 wanting to be taller is very rare and 8'3 is a hateful height (unless for one day maybe),more inconvenients than advantages.6'1-2 is the dream height for many although sometimes 6'4-5 could be tempting but more?unless one wants to be a real standout...
Would he really be jealous?a 6'5 wanting to be taller is very rare and 8'3 is a hateful height (unless for one day maybe),more inconvenients than advantages.6'1-2 is the dream height for many although sometimes 6'4-5 could be tempting but more?unless one wants to be a real standout...
Arch Stanton said on 4/Sep/14
Mid 190s says "Wow, I'm so jealous"...
Mid 190s says "Wow, I'm so jealous"...
Amaze said on 4/Sep/14
He married someone 5'8
Yep guys tallest man
He married someone 5'8
Yep guys tallest man
Arch Stanton said on 4/Sep/14
I thought he had an operation to have the pit gland problem removed? Last I heard he was 8'0.5 or 8 ft 1 or something.
I thought he had an operation to have the pit gland problem removed? Last I heard he was 8'0.5 or 8 ft 1 or something.
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