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Robert Wadlow, the tallest man ever, measured a mighty 8 ft 11 in (2.72 m). His record has remained unbroken in the 80 years since and it's unlikely that any human will reach such a height again - but why?
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According to the Guinness World Records, the tallest human in recorded history was Robert Wadlow of the United States (1918–1940), who was 272 cm (8 ft 11 in). He received media attention in 1939 when he was measured to be the tallest man in the world, beating John Rogan's record, after reaching a height of 267 cm (8 ft 9 in).
- Toddler in Teenager's Clothing
- Celebrity Career
- Pituitary Gigantism
- Wadlow's Death
Aged eight, he overtook his 5-ft 11-in-tall (180.3-cm) tall father, Harold F Wadlow, and towered over his four younger siblings. When most children were still being carried by their parents, Robert was able to lift his father up the stairs of their family home. Robert’s incredible height caused a number of medical issues however, which worsened as ...
However, later that year he would embark on a tour with the hugely popular Ringling Brother Circus, which saw the giant earn worldwide fame. When asked in a radio interview if he was annoyed when people stared at him, he calmly replied, "No, I just overlook them." The quiet, unassuming man took his new-found celebrity status in his stride, and used...
Doctors examined Robert and realised that his exceptional size was caused by hyperplasia of his pituitary gland. This condition causes an abnormally high level of the human growth hormone and Robert was never given any treatment to stop it. Dr Donald Rau, Medical Consultant, Guinness World Records explained:"Robert Wadlow escaped the attention of s...
Sadly, it was Robert's legs that caused his premature death, aged just 22 years old. He died at 1:30 a.m. on 15 July 1940 in a hotel in Manistee, Michigan, as a result of a septic blister on his right ankle caused by a brace, which had been poorly fitted only a week earlier. His last words were "The doctor says I won't get home for the...celebratio...
22. Feb. 2019 · The tallest man ever in medical history for whom there is irrefutable evidence is Robert Wadlow, who when last measured on 27 June 1940 was found to be 2.72 m (8 ft 11.1 in) tall. He remains the tallest person in the world, ever.
Known for. Tallest verified human in recorded history. Height. 8 ft 11.1 in (272.0 cm) Robert Pershing Wadlow (February 22, 1918 – July 15, 1940), also known as the Alton Giant and the Giant of Illinois, was an American man who was the tallest person in recorded history for whom there is irrefutable evidence.
- 8 ft 11.1 in (272.0 cm)
- Robert Pershing Wadlow, February 22, 1918, Alton, Illinois, U.S.
- Verified tallest human
- July 15, 1940 (aged 22), Manistee, Michigan, U.S.
The tallest person alive in the world today is Sultan Kösen, who measures 2.51m in height.
15. Dez. 2023 · The tallest man in history was Robert Wadlow, who stood at 8 feet 11.1 inches tall. He was born on Feb. 22, 1918. Wadlow's height came as a result of pituitary gigantism. By the time he was 5,...
