Top 10 World’s Tallest Individuals

News: When Hafthor Julius Bjornsson, renowned for his role as ‘The Mountain’ in ‘Game of Thrones,’ towers at 6 feet and 9 inches, his relationship with his 5 feet 2 inches tall girlfriend sparked curiosity. As we perused their Instagram photos, the striking height contrast prompted contemplation on more practical aspects. Surprisingly, ‘The Mountain’ is not among the world’s tallest individuals. Let’s delve into the lives of some of the tallest people globally.

Sultan Kösen – 8 ft 2.8 in

Sultan Kösen, a Kurdish farmer, holds the title of the tallest living man globally, standing at 8 feet 2.8 inches. His extraordinary height is attributed to acromegaly, a condition affecting growth hormone production in the pituitary gland, as recognized by Guinness World Records.

Brahim Takioullah – 8 ft 1 in

Brahim Takioullah, the second tallest living person globally, hailing from Morocco, boasts the Guinness World Record for the largest feet. Afflicted by acromegaly, he faced shoe size challenges until a specially made pair resolved the issue.

Morteza Mehrzad – 8 ft 1 in

Morteza Mehrzad, an Iranian paralympian, stands at 8 feet 1 inch, making him not only the tallest man in Iran but also the tallest paralympian ever.

Dharmendra Pratap Singh – 8 ft 0.7 in

Dharmendra Pratap Singh, an MA in Hindi literature from Uttar Pradesh, stands tall at 8 feet 0.7 inches. His height posed challenges in both love and employment, leading him to work at an amusement park where people paid to take pictures with him.

Zhang Juncai – 7 ft 11 ¼ in

Zhang Juncai, from Shanxi Province, held the title of the tallest man in China until 2004.

Asadulla Khan – 7 ft 11 in

Asadulla Khan, standing at 7 feet 11 inches, claims the title of the tallest man in India, a noteworthy contrast to his family members, who are only 5 feet tall.

Naseer Soomro – 7 ft 10 in

Naseer Ahmed Soomro, hailing from Shikarpur in Pakistan, is believed to be the second tallest man in the country, facing challenges with public gatherings due to his towering presence.

Bao Xishun – 7 ft 9 in

Bao Xishun, a herdsman from Inner Mongolia in China, experienced a sudden growth spurt at the age of 16. He holds the distinction of getting married at 56 and has a son from the union.

Sun Mingming – 7 ft 9 in

Sun Mingming, a Chinese professional basketball player and the tallest basketball player globally, is part of the tallest married couple with his wife, Xu Yan, a 6 feet 1 inch handball player.

Radhouane Charbib – 7 ft 9 in

Radhouane Charbib held the title of the world’s tallest man until 2005, when Bao Xishun surpassed him by a mere 2 mm.