Snappy newsletters. Simple Facebook sharing. Spirited comments. Sweet features are waiting… GET THEM NOW!

World's Tallest Man Wants to Meet 'Lots of Girls'

Sultan Kosen is more than 8 feet tall

By Sarah Quinn,  Newser Staff

Posted Sep 17, 2009 1:27 PM CDT

(Newser) – The world's new tallest man, Sultan Kosen, is in it for the chicks. "I want a car that I can fit in, but more than that I want to get married," says the 27-year-old Turk. The 8-foot-1-inch Kosen, who has pituitary gigantism, also nabbed the 2010 Guinness World Records for biggest hands and feet, the BBC reports. "Hopefully now that I'm famous I'll be able to meet lots of girls," he said.

Sultan Kosen of Turkey poses in front of Tower Bridge today in London. He stands 8 feet, 1inch tall and also holds the record for the largest hands and largest feet.
Sultan Kosen of Turkey poses in front of Tower Bridge today in London. He stands 8 feet, 1inch tall and also holds the record for the largest hands and largest feet.   (Getty Images)
Sultan Kosen of Turkey stands in front of Tower Bridge in London. He was officially crowned the world's tallest man today after his Ukrainian rival refused to be measured.
Sultan Kosen of Turkey stands in front of Tower Bridge in London. He was officially crowned the world's tallest man today after his Ukrainian rival refused to be measured.   (AP Photo)
Sultan Kosen poses in front of Tower Bridge in London. The towering Turk was officially crowned the world's tallest man today after his Ukrainian rival declined to be measured.
Sultan Kosen poses in front of Tower Bridge in London. The towering Turk was officially crowned the world's tallest man today after his Ukrainian rival declined to be measured.   (AP Photo)
The world's new tallest man, Sultan Kosen, 26, of Turkey poses with Josh Henderson, 10, in front of Tower Bridge to celebrate the launch of the 2010 Guinness Book of Records yesterday in London.
The world's new tallest man, Sultan Kosen, 26, of Turkey poses with Josh Henderson, 10, in front of Tower Bridge to celebrate the launch of the 2010 Guinness Book of Records yesterday in London.   (Getty Images)
« Prev« Prev | Next »Next » Slideshow

The good thing about being so tall is that I can see people from a long distance. The other thing is at home they use my height to change the light bulbs and hang the curtains. - Sultan Kosen, world's tallest man

« Prev« Prev | Next »Next » Slideshow
To report an error on this story, notify our editors.
COMMENTS
Showing 3 of 9 comments
Nwambe
Sep 19, 2009 7:33 AM CDT
He's so tall! How tall is he? He's so tall that when he stood in Trafalgar Square, people around him kept saying "Good Lord, I think it might be a trick of the light, but Nelson's Column is moving today!"
FreeThemAll
Sep 18, 2009 1:27 AM CDT
Any girl he hooks up with should certainly wear her high heels.
Guest
Sep 17, 2009 11:50 PM CDT
I like the picture of him using the ginger as a crutch. They do serve a purpose.

 
Turkey • London • world's tallest man • Guinness World Record • Sultan Kosen • pituitary gigantism

 
NEWS FROM OUR PARTNERS
Other Sites We Like:   24/7 Wall St.   |   BuzzFeed   |   Cracked   |   Timelines   |   POPSUGAR Tech   |   Business Insider   |   HuffPost Entertainment   |   NewsOne