2006-12-17 16:18:58 · 7 answers · asked by C.I. P 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
There is a show on The Learning Channel right now concerning this. The tallest man is from the Ukraine, his name starts with an L...Leopid or something. He is over 8 feet tall.
2006-12-17 16:22:04 · answer #1 · answered by imhalf_the_sourgirl_iused_tobe 5 · 0⤊ 4⤋
Robert Pershing Wadlow (February 22, 1918 – July 15, 1940), according to Guinness World Records is the tallest man in medical history for whom there is irrefutable evidence. He is often known as the Alton Giant. Wadlow reached an unprecedented 8 ft 11.1 in (272 cm) in height and weighed 439 lb (199 kg) at his death. His great size and his continued growth in adulthood were due to a tumor within his pituitary gland. He showed no indication of an end to his growth even at the time of his death.
You could get more information from the link below...
2006-12-18 07:29:32 · answer #2 · answered by catzpaw 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Robert Wadlow was the world’s tallest man. At 8 feet 11 inches tall and weight just shy of 500 pounds
2006-12-18 00:22:30 · answer #3 · answered by watcherd 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
there was a man I knew who was 8 feet 5 inches although he was not the tallest in the world
2006-12-18 17:19:26 · answer #4 · answered by Marvin R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tallest Contenders
There's a lot of contention surrounding the designation of "tallest man on Earth". Here's some info about the top contenders.
7ft7 HUSSAIN BISAD (Could also be 7ft9)
This Somali born English Immigrant is reported to be either 7ft7 or 7ft9 depending on which article you read about him... more--»
7ft8 IGOR LADEN (Formerly reported as 8ft1)
This Russian guy was reported to be 8ft1 and living in the US to treat his giantism... more--»
Igor's Shoe Page
In 2003, The Height Site got an email purporting to be from Igor. In the email, Igor said that he is 'only 7ft8'. Also, he wants everyone to know HE'S STRAIGHT. Apparently all of the news coverage of his medical treatment and shoe shopping have resulted in an avalanche of unwanted advances.
7ft11.5 SULTAN KOSEN
22 year-old Turkish basketball player more--»
8ft AURANGZEB KHAN
But Wait! This Pakistani guy is reported to be 8ft and 380 Lbs... more--»
8ft.5 MOUNIR FOURAR
This Tunisian is reported to be 2.44 meters tall (about 8ft.5), weighing 180 kilograms. He is also said to wear size 64 shoes... more--»
8ft3 GHULAM SHABBIR
This guy claims he is 8ft3.75 with a weight of 385 Lbs, though there hasn't been any official Guiness Book or third-party confirmation of his claims... more--»
8ft4 AJAZ AHMED
Wait until this guy gets confirmed by Guiness. He is reported to be 2.54m (About 8ft4)... more--»
8ft4 LEONID STADNIK
He too, has yet to be confirmed by Guinness, but he has been featured in a wide range of media. He is from a small village in Ukraine and has some form of tall-sickness. He doesn't want to cash in on his height like some of his fellow villagers suggest. He says he wants to stay at home and help his mom and sister out (who
barely come up to his waist). He is about 8ft4 and is still growing, which means he will probably beat out Robert Padlow as the tallest man to ever live at 8ft11.
2006-12-18 00:30:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Robert Pershing Wadlow. He was 8' 11" tall.
2006-12-18 00:21:17 · answer #6 · answered by nate 1 · 2⤊ 2⤋
this ukranian guy is this years tallest man 8'4 but in HISTORY overall the tallest man lived in the 1920's 'n' he was 8'11.
2006-12-18 00:22:49 · answer #7 · answered by daffy d. 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋