The world's tallest man? [New record?]

Throughout the ages, legendary figures have left their mark on history with their imposing stature. Today, new names and faces are emerging, redefining the limits of human size.

So, what's the latest news about the tallest man in 2025? This article explores the current record holder.tallest man in the world as well as the fascinating story of the man who left a lasting impression with his exceptional height.

Who is the greatest man of all time?

Robert Wadlow is considered thegreatest man of the modern era. During his lifetime, he was nicknamed « The Alton Giant » or "The Alton Giant" because of his hometown: Alton, Illinois, USA.

• When he was born in 1918 in the United States, Wadlow showed no signs of any particular illness.
• His parents began to worry when, at six months old, he had already reached 88 cm in height.
• At the age of five, he was 1.64m tall.
• At the age of 13, he made a name for himself as a the world's largest scout at 2.18m.
• At the time of his death in 1940, at the age of 22, this American measured 2,72 m. His hands measured 32.4cm and his feet, 47cm.

It consumed about 8,000 kcal per day in his lifetime. That's three or four times the average consumption of a normal-sized person.

Find out who is the heaviest person ever with our article on the subject.

Who is the tallest man still alive in 2024?

Sultan Kösen is the tallest man still alive in 2024. Born in 1982, this man, whose country of origin is Turkey, holds a total of three Guinness World Records. Here is the list:

• The world record for the greatest living man since 2009 (Sultan Kösen measures 2.51 metres, or 8 feet 2.82 inches).
• The Guinness World Record for the largest hands (28.5 centimetres).
• The title of the person with the biggest feet (each foot on this Turk measures 36.5 centimetres, or 62 in shoe size).

These world records opened the door to fame and a whole host of opportunities. However, che giant from Turkey is a life full of daily challenges as the tallest man in the world according to the information gathered about him.

Indeed, its expenses would be 40% higher due to :

• The purchase of made-to-measure clothes and shoes.
• The necessary adjustments to the house due to its size.
• His medical expenses, as he constantly consults doctors because of his condition.

What accounts for the exceptional size of Robert Wadlow and Sultan Kösen?

L'acromegaly is responsible for the exceptional height of these two men. This condition induces abnormal production of growth hormone.

Robert, in particular:

• Never treated, it continued to grow until its death.
• Experienced mobility problemsbut refused to use a wheelchair. His legs were constantly splinted and he always carried a cane.

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Since the days of The Alton Giant, technology and medicine have advanced considerably. People prone to acromegaly, such as Sultan Kösen, now have the option of receive treatment involving :

• A surgical operation.
• Medication treatment.

These steps have enabled doctors to stop the growth of Sultan Kösen in 2013.

What caused Robert Wadlow's death?

From this American's story:

• It was his legs that caused his premature death.
• Indeed, the July 15, 1940At the age of 22, he died at 1:30 a.m. in a hotel in Manistee, Michigan. His death was due to a sepsis caused by an ill-fitting splint on his right ankle, adjusted a week earlier.
• His last words were, "The doctor says I won't be home for the... celebrations," referring to his paternal grandparents' golden wedding anniversary.
• After his death, the giant of Alton was buried in Oakwood Cemetery in Alton, in a huge coffin measuring 3.28 metres (10 feet 9 inches) long, 81 centimetres (32 inches) wide and 76 centimetres (30 inches) deep.

In conclusion, the world record for the tallest man in the world of all time is still held by Robert Wadlow. Even after almost a century, the Alton Giant remains a legend of the modern era.

However, the Guinness World Record for the tallest living man goes to Sultan Kösen. What's more, both men remain celebrities in their respective countries and around the world.

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