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Tallest living person

The current tallest living person record is 8′ 2.8″, held by Sultan Kösen, set on February 9, 2011. Last checked October 10, 2026.

8′ 2.8″

Sultan Kösen

Turkey, 2011

Holder
Sultan Kösen
Record
8′ 2.8″
Metric
2.51 m
Exact figure
2.51 m (8 ft 2.8 in)
Location
Turkey
Date set
February 9, 2011
Last checked
October 10, 2026

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Sultan Kösen stood 2 ft 6 in taller than the average adult man.

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