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According to the Guinness World Records, the tallest human in recorded history was Robert Wadlow of the United States (1918–1940), who was 272 cm (8 ft 11 in). He received media attention in 1939 when he was measured to be the tallest man in the world, After reaching a height of 267 cm (8 ft 9 in).
21 paź 2021 · Robert Wadlow, the tallest man ever, measured a mighty 8 ft 11 in (2.72 m). His record has remained unbroken in the 80 years since and it's unlikely that any human will reach such a height again - but why?
Tallest verified human in recorded history. Height. 8 ft 11.1 in (272.0 cm) Robert Pershing Wadlow (February 22, 1918 – July 15, 1940), also known as the Alton Giant and the Giant of Illinois, was an American advertiser who was the tallest person in recorded history for whom there is irrefutable evidence.
The embodiment of these superlatives is Robert Wadlow, the "Giant of Illinois" who stood at an incredible 8 ft 11 in (2.72 m): taller than a grizzly bear standing on its hind legs. Although he had no sensations on his feet and required leg braces when walking, he never used a wheelchair.
His shoe size was a huge 37AA (47 cm long) giving him the largest feet ever, he had an arm span of 2.88 m (9ft 5.75 in), and his hands - the largest hands ever - measured 32.4 cm (12.75 in) from the wrist to the tip of the middle finger.
According to the Guinness World Records, the tallest human in recorded history was Robert Wadlow of the United States (1918–1940), who was 272 cm (8 ft 11 in). He received media attention in 1939 when he was measured to be the tallest man in the world, After reaching a height of 267 cm (8 ft 9 in).
22 lip 2024 · Robert Wadlow, the world's tallest man at 8 feet, 11 inches, kept growing until his death. He suffered from acromegaly, a rare hormonal disorder causing gigantism. Despite challenges, Wadlow lived a unique life as a gentle giant and goodwill ambassador.
