News: While Haftor Julius Bjornsson, known for his role as ‘The Mountain’ in ‘Game of Thrones’, stands at 6ft 9in, his relationship with his 5ft 2in girlfriend has sparked curiosity. Examining their Instagram photos, the striking height contrast prompted him to reflect on more practical aspects. The surprising thing is that the ‘Mountain’ is not among the tallest individuals in the world. Let’s delve into the lives of the tallest people in the world.
Sultan Kosen – 8 feet 2.8 inches
Kurdish farmer Sultan Kosen holds the title of tallest man in the world, standing at 8 feet 2.8 inches. His unusual height is due to acromegaly, which impairs growth hormone production in the pituitary gland, according to Guinness World Records.
Brahim Takiullah – 8 feet 1 inch
Brahim Takiullah from Morocco is the second tallest man in the world according to the Guinness World Records for Biggest Legs. Suffering from acromegaly, he faced shoe size challenges until a specially designed pair solved the problem.
Morteza Mehrzad – 8 feet 1 inch
Morteza Mehrzad, an Iranian Paralympian, stands at 8 feet 1 inch, making him not only Iran’s tallest man, but also the tallest Paralympian of all time.
Dharmendra Pratap Singh – 8 feet 0.7 inches
Dharmendra Pratap Singh MA in Hindi Literature from Uttar Pradesh, height 8 feet 0.7 inches. His height has created challenges both in love and at work, leading him to work at an amusement park where people pay to take pictures with him.
Zhang Junkai – 7 feet 11 ¼ inches
Zhang Junkai from Shaanxi Province held the title of tallest man in China until 2004.
Asadullah Khan – 7 feet 11 inches
Standing at 7 feet 11 inches, Asadullah Khan claims to have the title of tallest man in India, a distinction shared by his family members who are 5 feet tall.
Nasir Sumro – 7 feet 10 inches
Nasir Ahmed Soomro from Shikarpur, Pakistan, believed to be the second tallest man in the country, faces challenges due to the high attendance of the crowd.
Bao Zishun – 7 feet 9 inches
Bao Zishun, a shepherd from Inner Mongolia in China, experienced a sudden breakthrough at the age of 16. He is married at the age of 56 and has a son from the union.
Sun Mingming – 7 feet 9 inches
Chinese professional basketball player and world’s tallest basketball player Sun Mingming is part of the tallest married couple with his wife Xu Yan, a 6ft 1in handball player.
Radhouane Charbib – 7 feet 9 inches
Radhuen Charbib He held the title of the world’s tallest man until 2005, surpassing Bao Zishu by only 2 mm.