Here are the tallest men in the world according to Guinness World Records.
1. Sultan Kösen.![](https://res.feednews.com/assets/v2/23cf6a5b79f34374b59a6cfe33cde86e?quality=uhq&resize=720)
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Sultan Kösen is among the tallest men in the world, from Mardin, Turkey. According to Guinness World Records, he stands at 8 feet 2.8 inches.
2. Brahim Takioullah.![](https://res.feednews.com/assets/v2/7866ca76010e4c51994c0eaf236f4c37?quality=uhq&resize=720)
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Brahim Takioullah is one of the tallest men in the world, from Guelmim, Morocco. He stands at 8 feet 1 inch,
3. Morteza Mehrzad.![](https://res.feednews.com/assets/v2/3df7b2d62fb44c1eb1640acfc263d146?quality=uhq&resize=720)
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Morteza Mehrzad is also among the tallest men in the world, from Rudsar, Iran. He is also a part of Iran’s men’s national sitting volleyball team.
4. Sun Mingming.![](https://res.feednews.com/assets/v2/271c488bea8d43e6a5d3b8338a1af977?quality=uhq&resize=720)
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Sun Mingming is a basketball player from Harbin, China, and is believed to be the tallest basketball player in the world. His height is 7 feet 9 inches.
5. Bao Xishun.![](https://res.feednews.com/assets/v2/d601e09dba454347af0e5e3c2bff813e?quality=uhq&resize=720)
Bao Xishun is among the tallest men in the world, from Mongolia, China. According to the Guinness World Records, his height is 7 feet 9 inches.