This is a list of the tallest people, verified by Guinness World Records or other reliable sources. According to Guinness World Records, Robert Wadlow of the United States (1918–1940) was …

Dec 10, 2024 · As he celebrates his big day, we’re going to take a look through the history of the world’s tallest people, as featured within the pages of Guinness World Records 2025. And …

Jun 12, 2024 · Read on to learn the stories of some of the tallest people ever, from the verified tallest person of all time to the tallest people alive right now — including ‎Sultan Kösen, the …

Robert Pershing Wadlow was born on February 22, 1918 in Alton, Illinois. His height of 8' 11.1" qualifies him as the tallest person in history, as recorded in the Guinness Book of Records. …

Apr 13, 2025 · According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the tallest person right now is Sultan Kosen, a Turkish part-time farmer. He is 8 feet 2.82 inches (251 centimeters). As well …

Apr 23, 2025 · Check out the world of extraordinary height with this up-to-date list of the tallest men ever recorded. From historical giants to living legends, these individuals have amazed the …

Apr 1, 2025 · The world’s reigning tallest man – and Guinness World Records ICON - Sultan Kösen is our final stop in the history of the world’s tallest people. Sultan, from Türkiye, was the …

Sep 17, 2024 · Keep reading for a closer look at the world's tallest and shortest people, as we get to see how it feels to be like them and how their unique heights made them famous.

Mar 11, 2025 · Writer, actress and advocate Sandy Allen became the second woman to be named the world’s tallest person, sharing the title with tallest man Mohammad Alam Channa.

Oct 6, 2025 · Mount Everest is the tallest mountain by one measure, but how does it measure up on other scales?