Meeting the World's Tallest Man (8.2 ft, 251 cm)

Today in South Eastern Turkey, I met Sultan Kösen -- AKA THE WORLD'S TALLEST MAN!!!

I first heard about Sultan in 2009, when he was awarded a Guinness World Record title for his astounding height of 251 centimeters, or 8 feet 2 inches -- that's almost 3 feet taller than me!

Even though Sultan is a giant on the outside, I realized that he's incredibly gentle, warm, and friendly on the inside. We were all laughing for the 3 hours we spent together.

This was a very special video to make because Sultan invited us into his house, in a tiny village, where his parents (surprisingly) cooked us breakfast after the interview. It was an amazing experience, and quite an emotional morning after hearing about some of the struggles that Sultan has been through in his life (i.e. needing to get multiple surgeries to stop his growth)... But nowadays, he is as happy as can be!

This is the full story of Sultan Kösen!

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[finalfantasyjrpggamer]

It's sad because people who are too tall or too short don't live very long because of organ growth deformity. He seems like such a good guy. I hope he lives a long, healthy and happy life

[rebeccastratton]

Such a wonderful man. I hope his life is happy and comfortable. Peace to him and his family.

[themercilezzshow]

I love Sultan's personality. It's easy to see that he has his struggles but it looks like he has a positive outlook on life and I hope he enjoys his life for many years to come.

[MisterSadge]

He said his organs stopped growing after the surgery but I think thats not true, his heart is still growing man, such a good guy

[juap]

He seems such a nice person. The world needs more people like him

[SuperWiiBros]

They should manufacture a big phone and pc or keyboard and mouse for him

[DimitarBerbatov]

God bless you brother. You’re an amazing human being and I’m happy you have a family that loves you because you deserve it. Much love from Colombia 🇨🇴, South America

[MA-yuss]

For a guy so tall, he’s really down to earth

[cashmeoussai]

This guy is practicing vertical social distancing

[dhhaysitejera]

What a beautiful person inside and out. I hope he found the doctor willing to help him with his condition. God bless him.

[doctorteethomega]

One of my best friends as a child was a Giant. I call him this in all love and respect because it not only describes his size, but his heart and his impact on his friends' lives.

[Artificialintelligence-xdpb]

Not just the tallest but the kindest, big up from Kenya 🇰🇪🇰🇪

[joaoostroski]

this man is 38...
and to think that people with the same problem usually struggle to get to their 20s, and he is actually doing great, this is just amazing...

[michaelsadams]

I really enjoyed your interview with Sultan Kosen, the tallest man in the world. You helped me to unnderstand both the advantages and disadvanteges that he has. Thank you for being so respectful of him and his family. I really appreciated that.

[da-g]

Great video I really enjoyed it the other guy abi was so emotional about meeting him and it was so nice when he bought the baglama to play for him I thought that was a beautiful gesture knowing he lives his music it seemed like a wonderful and emotional experience with a warm kind hearted human being we are privileged to see people like this in our time thnk u all ❤

[mercury]

This man is the definition of "gentle giant"

[GraceGuitar]

His heart is so beautiful. I got so emotional because of how he cried during the song. He has been through a lot and I feel so much for him. 🥺🥺 I hope he finds peace and comfort

[mackdaddy]

I wish him good health and a long life! Sometimes being so far above everyone has it's downsides. I pray he stays healthy and happy. I hope people give him his privacy as well, a lot of people don't realize how difficult it sometimes it can be for him.

[ananyaperfume]

tq for the interview..its very touch my heart, down to earth, the sultan anno and drew you had an very nice documentry.😊 love the musical part very emotional.

[JennRighter]

What a sweet, kind man. His soul just shines through the screen.