Sultan Kosen is the reigning world's tallest man with a height of eight feet and one inch. He also holds the Guinness World Records for largest hands and largest feet.http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/article6837670.ece
He officially became the world's tallest man on September 17, 2009, taking the record for Bao Xishun. After setting the record, Kosen stated that he would like to travel, find a car that fits his large stature and find a woman to settle down with for marriage and children.http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/article6837670.ece
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World's tallest man at 8'1"
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Awarded the Guinness World Record on September 17, 2009
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Taller than average because of pituitary tumour, which was removed in 2008
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Seeking a car that will fit him and a woman for marriage and children
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Also the world-record holder for largest hands and largest feet
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One of only 10 documented people to top eight feet
