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Sultan Kösen, a farmer from Turkey, holds the world record as the tallest living man, according to Guinness World Records. he stands at an astonishing 251 cm (8 ft 2.8 in) tall, making him not only the tallest person alive but also the seventh tallest human in recorded history.
The world's tallest man is Sultan Kosen.
In 2009, Sultan became the first man in more than 20 years to officially measure over 8 feet tall. At that time, Guinness World Records confirmed his height as 246.5 cm (8 ft 1 in). Two years later, during another measurement in Ankara, Turkey, his height had increased even more reaching 251 cm (8 ft 2.8 in). Guinness World Records has confirmed only ten reliable cases in history of people reaching 8 feet or more, making Sultan’s height truly extraordinary.
Sultan Kösen's height is 2.51 meters (8 ft 2.82 in). He holds the Guinness World Record for the tallest living male.
Sultan began his massive growth spurt when he was just 10 years old. Interestingly, all of his parents and four siblings are of average height. His exceptional height is the result of a medical condition called pituitary gigantism, caused by the overproduction of growth hormone due to a tumour in the pituitary gland, located in the brain. This condition not only increased his height but also led to large hands, thick bones, and joint pain. Because of his size, Sultan was unable to complete his education and started working as a farmer to support his family.
Sultan Kösen's ex-wife is Merve Dibo, a Syrian woman he married in 2013. The couple divorced in 2021, citing the language barrier between them (he speaks Turkish, she speaks Arabic) as a major issue.
Sultan Kösen's wife, Merve Dibo, is 5'8" (about 173 cm) tall.
Sultan Kösen was born on 10 December 1982. He is 42 years old.
Sultan Kösen's exact weight in kilograms is not consistently reported in a single source, but a common estimate places him around 130 kg. His weight can fluctuate due to his height and the associated health conditions.
As of late 2021, Sultan Kösen did not have any children. In fact, he was actively looking for a new wife who would bear him children.
Sultan Kösen's Shoe size is 22 and 60
Medical condition: Kösen's height is a result of pituitary gigantism caused by a tumor. His growth was halted in 2012 after receiving medical treatment
Kösen's growth resulted from the conditions gigantism and acromegaly, caused by a tumour affecting his pituitary gland. Due to his condition, he uses crutches to walk.
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