The Tallest Man Living is one of Guinness World Records’ most iconic titles.
Tallness has long been a sign of greatness and success in history. The Chinese held it desirous for men to be tall, wealthy, and handsome—tallness coming nominally first. Our times have seen several men of towering stature, whose height has garnered celebrity, steep challenges, and in some cases romance.
Here, we’ll peruse three of the tallest men ever recorded who lived in recent times, or are still living, who’ve claimed several Guinness World Record titles.
1. Sultan Kösen
The current title for the Tallest Man Living is held by Sultan Kösen, 39, from Turkey, who, at age 9, became the first man over 8 feet to be measured by Guinness in over 20 years. Guinness has confirmed only 10 reliable cases of men reaching 8 feet in history….