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Try the Height Comparison ToolWorld's Tallest Humans
1. Robert Wadlow (8 ft 11 in / 2.72 m)
Known as the "Giant of Illinois," Robert Wadlow still holds the record for the tallest person ever. At just 22 years old, he stood at a staggering 8 feet 11 inches. Imagine how he’d look next to you—use our height comparison tool to see!

2. John Rogan (8 ft 9 in / 2.67 m)
John Rogan was the second tallest person in history. His rare condition, gigantism, caused rapid growth, making him a towering figure in the late 19th century.

3. John F. Carroll (8 ft 7.75 in / 2.64 m)
Despite having a severely curved spine, John F. Carroll’s height was estimated to be 8 feet 7 inches. He remains one of the tallest men in history.

4. Leonid Stadnyk (8 ft 5.5 in / 2.57 m)
Hailing from Ukraine, Leonid Stadnyk grew exceptionally tall, though his height wasn’t officially verified. Still, his stature made him a local legend.

World's Tallest NFL Players
1. Richard Sligh (7 ft 0 in / 2.13 m)
The tallest NFL player in history, Richard Sligh, was a force on the defensive line, standing at 7 feet tall.

2. Dan Skipper (6 ft 10 in / 2.08 m)
Dan Skipper continues to tower over opponents as one of the tallest active NFL players.

World's Tallest Basketball Players
1. Gheorghe Mureșan (7 ft 7 in / 2.31 m)
At 7 feet 7 inches, Gheorghe Mureșan is tied for the title of tallest NBA player. Test out how you compare in our height comparison tool.

World's Tallest Football Players
1. Simon Bloch Jørgensen (6 ft 11 in / 2.11 m)
Standing at an incredible 6 feet 11 inches, Simon Bloch Jørgensen holds the record for the tallest footballer. How do you measure up? Find out with our comparison tool.

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