Sultan Kösen (born 10 December 1982 in Mardin, Turkey) holds the Guinness World Record for tallest living male at 2.51 m (8 ft 3 in). He is one of only thirteen individuals in medical history to be confirmed at a height of eight feet or more.His growth has resulted from a tumour affecting his pituitary gland. His stature is such that he must use crutches in order to walk.Kösen lives with his parents, three brothers and sister, who are all of normal height. He was unable to complete his schooling because of his height and works part-time as a farmer.Despite his height he claims to enjoy a normal lifestyle and enjoys playing computer games with his friends.[5] He describes the advantages of being tall as seeing a great distance, being able to help his family with domestic jobs such as changing light bulbs and hanging curtains. He lists disadvantages as not being able to find clothes or shoes (size 28) that fit or finding it extremely hard to fit into a regular sized car.
Sultan Kösen (Talest Man of the World )
Sultan Kösen (Talest Man of the World )
Sultan Kösen (Talest Man of the World )
Sultan Kösen (Talest Man of the World )
