The tallest man in the world, Sultan Kösen from Turkey is 2.51 m tall and this man is a farmer. In addition, the sultan has the longest arms (28.5 cm from the wrist to the tip of the middle finger) and the largest feet (36.5 cm and 35.5 cm on the right and left legs) in the world.
At the same time, the tallest man in history is American Robert Wadlow. His height was 2.72 m. Due to his pituitary deviance, he lived only up to 22 years. So he continued to grow until his death. This condition is now treated surgically.
The tallest woman alive is Rumeisa Gelgi from Turkey (2.15 m tall), the tallest woman in history is Zeng Jinlian from China (died in 1982, she was 2.46 m tall).
Source: Ferra
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