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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).
And now to present the world’s tallest person ever, Robert Wadlow (born February 22 nd, 1918)! Wadlow gained the title of world’s tallest man ever in 1955 by the Guinness World Records and according to them he has since been printed in just about every edition of the famous record books.
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?
Below are two tables which report the average adult human height by country or geographical region. With regard to the first table, original studies and sources should be consulted for details on methodology and the exact populations measured, surveyed, or considered.
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.
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 current world's tallest man (as of 2016), is Sultan Kosen who measures 251cm centimeters (8 ft 3 in) - measured by Guinness World Records on 9 February 2011. He is from Türkiye and was 33 years old in 2016. He took over the title from China's Bao Xishun, who was 'only' 2.36m.
