Sultan Kosen, a farmer from Mardin Province in southeastern Turkey, has been recognized by Guinness World Records as the tallest living man since 2009, measuring 251 centimeters (about 8 feet 3 inches). His height is linked to a pituitary gland condition, and he still holds the title today.
Record no. MRB-2026-005739
Tallest Man Living
Reference Record – Not Certified
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