Sultan Kösen, Currently The World's Tallest Living Man
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
At 8 feet and 1 inch, Sultan Kösen currently is the world's tallest living man. His feat was recently recognized by the Guinness World Records and he is included in the book's 2010 edition. He beat Bao Xishun for the world record. Aside from the height, Kösen is also the current Guinness World Record holder largest hands, and largest feet, measuring 27.5 cm and 36.5 cm respectively.A Turkish national, 26 years old Kösen began growing fast when he was 10 years old due pituitary gigantism after doctors discovered a tumor behind his eyes. His abnormal growth continued the tumor was removed in 2008.
His condition has caused other medical problems and gigantic height causes stress on his knees that he needs to use walking canes for most activities.
He said, "I am great at hanging curtains and changing light bulbs".
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If you didn't know, don't write. The world's tallest living man is Suparwono from indonesia, he is 270cm.
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Parlin.