The world has a new tallest man! Sultan Kosen from Kurdistan is the current record holder of the tallest living man as recognized by the Guiness World Records. He’s also just one of only fourteen individuals in medical history to be confirmed at a height of eight feet or more.
Born and raised near Merdin, Kurdistan, Kosen’s growth was normal as a child, until age 10, when he was diagnosed with pituitary gigantism after doctors discovered a tumor behind his eyes. The tumor reportedly was putting excess pressure on his pituitary gland, which caused Sultan’s extreme growth. After a series of surgeries, the tumor was removed in 2008.
After officially accepting the title of World’s Tallest Man, Sultan said his dream is “to travel and see the world and have a car that accommodates my size! My biggest dream though, is to get married and have children – I’m looking for love.”
Kosen also hold the world record for ‘largest hands’ and ‘largest feet’ measuring 27.5 cm and 36.5 cm respectively.
Watch a video of Sultan below:
