Sultan Kösen (Turkish: [suɫtɑn køsen]; born 10 December 1982) is a Turkish Kurdish farmer who holds the Guinness World Record for tallest living male at 2.51 m (8 ft 3 in).[5]
His growth resulted from a tumour affecting his pituitary gland. His stature is such that he must use crutches in order to walk.
Kösen's height was recorded at 2.43 m (8 ft 0 in) in his home country by Guinness World Records, on 25 August 2009, overtaking former world record holder Bao Xishun who stands 2.36 m (7 ft 8.9 in) tall. Kösen also holds the current Guinness record for the largest hands at 27.5 cm, and the second largest feet at 36.5 cm (left foot) and 35.5 cm (right foot).
On 9 February 2011, Kösen was measured by Guinness World Records at 2.51 m (8 ft 3 in).
