According to Guinness World Records, Robert Wadlow of the United States (1918–1940) was the tallest person in recorded history, measuring 272 cm (8 ft 11 in) at the time of his death.

Apr 1, 2025 · Türkiye's Sultan Kösen is the world's reigning tallest man and person, having held the titles since 2009. Let's learn more about him...

May 10, 2025 · The world's tallest man in 2025 is 42-year-old Sultan Kösen. The Turkish farmer was first measured by Guinness World Records in 2009, when he beat Bao Xishun of China as the world's …

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 as being the …

Jun 12, 2024 · The tallest man ever recorded was Robert Wadlow, a “gentle giant” from Alton, Illinois. Standing 8 feet, 11 inches tall, Wadlow tragically died at age 22 in 1940, but shockingly, he still holds …

Jun 19, 2025 · The tallest man in the world in 2025 is Sultan Kösen, a man from Turkey who holds the Guinness World Record for being the tallest living human on Earth. His height is 8 feet 2.8 inches …

May 24, 2023 · Who is the tallest person alive in the world today? The tallest person alive in the world today is Sultan Kösen, who measures 2.51m in height. Kösen, a farmer from Turkey, has held the …

Dec 15, 2023 · Who is the tallest person in the world? The current record-holder for the tallest living man is Sultan Kösen of Turkey. He gained the title of "Tallest Living Man" in 2009, according to Guinness...

May 16, 2025 · Meet the top 10 tallest men in the world, from record-breaking giants like Robert Wadlow to living legends like Sultan Kösen. Explore their heights, origins, and remarkable life stories.

Robert Pershing Wadlow (February 22, 1918 – July 15, 1940), also known as the Alton Giant and the Giant of Illinois, was an American man. He is the tallest person in recorded history for whom there is …