A Finnish giant, Myllyrinne grew to 8 ft 3 in. He was a soldier and held the title of the world’s tallest man for some time. Coyne had a rare genetic disorder and stood 8 ft 2 in. He was ...

The tallest man in the world, Sultan Kosen who was measured at 2 metres 51cm (8ft 2.8in) in 2018, is also from Turkey. Gelgi says she hopes to meet him in person one day.