Sultan Kösen
Sultan Kösen is a Turkish farmer known for holding the Guinness World Record as the tallest living man.
Sultan Kösen is a Turkish farmer who holds the Guinness World Record as the tallest living man. His height of 251 cm (8 ft 2.82 in) is caused by a medical condition affecting his pituitary gland.
Who is Sultan Kösen?
Born on 10 December 1982 in Turkey, Sultan Kösen works as a farmer. He became internationally known after being recognised by Guinness World Records as the tallest living man, with a measured height of 251 cm (8 ft 2.82 in).
Medical condition
Kösen's extraordinary height is linked to pituitary gigantism and acromegaly, caused by a tumour on his pituitary gland. The condition affects his mobility, and he uses crutches to walk.
Record and recognition
Guinness World Records officially lists Kösen as the tallest living man. His record has been widely covered in international media, including in Canada, making him a familiar figure to readers there.
In short
- Turkish farmer, born 10 December 1982
- Holds Guinness record for tallest living man at 251 cm
- Height caused by pituitary gigantism and acromegaly from a tumour
- Uses crutches to walk
Guinness World Records and international human-interest coverage about Kösen have been widely reported in Canada, making him a familiar record holder to Canadian readers.
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Sources
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sultan_K%C3%B6senSupports: Birth date, Turkish nationality, farmer occupation, tallest living person record, height, condition, and use of crutches.
- Guinness World Records — https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/icons/sultan-kosen-the-tallest-living-manSupports: Recognition as tallest living man, birth date, and measured height.
- Guinness World Records — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aA1bgsMNBE0Supports: Pituitary gigantism, acromegaly, and the pituitary-gland cause of his height.
- Kurdipedia — https://www.kurdipedia.org/Default.aspx?lng=8&q=2013103021315188117Supports: Turkish farmer description, height, pituitary-gland tumour, and use of crutches.