Tallest man in the world: Meet the top 10 tallest

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 Wadlow holds the title of the tallest man ever recorded in history. He grew to an incredible height of 8 ft 11.1 in (272 cm), which was due to a condition called gigantism, caused by an... 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. For our 60th anniversary, we looked back over the years at the tallest men, from Robert Wadlow to Sultan Kösen (tallest man living at 8 ft 2.8 in). In the video above, Guinness World Records Editor-in-Chief Craig Glenday explains how this category is one of our most iconic, featuring archive footage and interviews with medical experts and celebrities. And he explained why Robert will be the tallest man ever forever.