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8ft 11.82in (273.9cm)
8ft 11.82in (273.9cm)
SomePerson said on 12/Feb/09
I don't get why you want to know about the strongest gians or giantesses.
I don't get why you want to know about the strongest gians or giantesses.
Siegfried said on 12/Feb/09
What about strongest giantesses. Anyone got any suggestions???.
What about strongest giantesses. Anyone got any suggestions???.
Indrid Cold said on 11/Feb/09
A.Nonny Mouse. This is a forum about giants, however some giants have also been
strongmen, wrestlers and soldiers. Therefore discussions on such are indeed pertinent.
A.Nonny Mouse. This is a forum about giants, however some giants have also been
strongmen, wrestlers and soldiers. Therefore discussions on such are indeed pertinent.
aram x said on 9/Feb/09
Well I am guessing Vaino did weigh in the 400 lb range when he was healthy. Even Wadlow was over 400 lb when he reached over 8 feet. Surprisingly Wadlow's weight (according to medical records), also dropped considerably near his death and his peak weight of nearly 500 lb was actually recorded when he was 'only' 8,9".
Well I am guessing Vaino did weigh in the 400 lb range when he was healthy. Even Wadlow was over 400 lb when he reached over 8 feet. Surprisingly Wadlow's weight (according to medical records), also dropped considerably near his death and his peak weight of nearly 500 lb was actually recorded when he was 'only' 8,9".
Anonymous said on 9/Feb/09
As I remember reading, Vaino was about 400 lbs when he reached 8 feet, but he started having physical problems and weighed less than 400 the last years of his life.
As Chaz said below, in the early stages of acromegalic gigantism, it is quite common to be extremely strong. There are many tales of young giants with enormous strength equal to MacAskill or Myllyrinne. e.g., John Carroll(at the age of 22) lifted a car that had fallen on him. Five years later he was confined to a wheelchair. The disease overwhelms in its later stages so you are very weak, when a few years earlier you were King Kong.
As I remember reading, Vaino was about 400 lbs when he reached 8 feet, but he started having physical problems and weighed less than 400 the last years of his life.
As Chaz said below, in the early stages of acromegalic gigantism, it is quite common to be extremely strong. There are many tales of young giants with enormous strength equal to MacAskill or Myllyrinne. e.g., John Carroll(at the age of 22) lifted a car that had fallen on him. Five years later he was confined to a wheelchair. The disease overwhelms in its later stages so you are very weak, when a few years earlier you were King Kong.
Chaz said on 8/Feb/09
It seems quite common for giants to be very strong as young men,but if they are acromegalic all that HGH takes it's toll,and they become very weak,even wadlow was very strong as a boy.
It seems quite common for giants to be very strong as young men,but if they are acromegalic all that HGH takes it's toll,and they become very weak,even wadlow was very strong as a boy.
aram x said on 7/Feb/09
Then how much did Mylliyrinne weigh at his peak height if he was already over 400 lbs by the time he was 'only' 7,4"? Maybe he seemed down as he grew because I've heard his weight at his peak height wasn't much heavier than the weight you gave.
Then how much did Mylliyrinne weigh at his peak height if he was already over 400 lbs by the time he was 'only' 7,4"? Maybe he seemed down as he grew because I've heard his weight at his peak height wasn't much heavier than the weight you gave.
A. Nonny Mouse said on 7/Feb/09
Here we go again. What is this schoolboyish obsession with strength? This a forum about giants, not strong men or wrestlers. "I bet my giant could whip your giant".
For heaven's sake!
Here we go again. What is this schoolboyish obsession with strength? This a forum about giants, not strong men or wrestlers. "I bet my giant could whip your giant".
For heaven's sake!
Conal Cochrane said on 7/Feb/09
Lovelace Love an Irishman, who for the purists was not really a giant by height, though they say about 6'8 and 560 to 600 pounds had great strength.
He had the strength of several men according to tradition.
Lovelace Love an Irishman, who for the purists was not really a giant by height, though they say about 6'8 and 560 to 600 pounds had great strength.
He had the strength of several men according to tradition.
mytg8 said on 6/Feb/09
According to Guinness at the age of 22 Myllyrinne was 7-3 1/2, 434 pounds, compared to MacAskill's most likely height of 7-4, 425 pounds. I'd bet that Vaino was just as strong as Guinness' "strongest man ever to live".
According to Guinness at the age of 22 Myllyrinne was 7-3 1/2, 434 pounds, compared to MacAskill's most likely height of 7-4, 425 pounds. I'd bet that Vaino was just as strong as Guinness' "strongest man ever to live".
Willard said on 5/Feb/09
Interl Core i7 Processor
I believe Angus MacAskill would have been stronger than Machnow.
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Pier Gerlofs Donia was reputedly a man of enormous strength and there are many others you have not mentione.
Interl Core i7 Processor
I believe Angus MacAskill would have been stronger than Machnow.
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Pier Gerlofs Donia was reputedly a man of enormous strength and there are many others you have not mentione.
Clay said on 5/Feb/09
Umm you might want to add 7'2 400 pounds of muscle Dalip Singh to that list.
Umm you might want to add 7'2 400 pounds of muscle Dalip Singh to that list.
Curly said on 5/Feb/09
Interl Core i7 Processor: Good list but there are a few omissions. You must include (in no particular order) such incredibly strong individuals as Ted Evans, Louis Moilanen, George Auger and, although he certainly wasn't the tallest giant, Martin van Buren Bates. Bates, after all, was an officer in the American Civil War. Following the war, he even hunted down and killed the eight men who murdered his brother. How's THAT for a warrior?
Interl Core i7 Processor: Good list but there are a few omissions. You must include (in no particular order) such incredibly strong individuals as Ted Evans, Louis Moilanen, George Auger and, although he certainly wasn't the tallest giant, Martin van Buren Bates. Bates, after all, was an officer in the American Civil War. Following the war, he even hunted down and killed the eight men who murdered his brother. How's THAT for a warrior?
Johnny C said on 5/Feb/09
Nippu: Are you able to provide further details about Jarne Salmivirta (born December 27 1968, in Lohja, Uusimaa, Finland), whom the Finnish edition of Guinness World Records has cited as an 8-footer?
Nippu: Are you able to provide further details about Jarne Salmivirta (born December 27 1968, in Lohja, Uusimaa, Finland), whom the Finnish edition of Guinness World Records has cited as an 8-footer?
Interl Core i7 Processor said on 5/Feb/09
Out of all the giants of history, I believe the Myllyrinne would have made the greatest warrior. I think it would go something like this, in order of combat prowess:
1. Myllyrinne
2. Machnow
3. McAskill
4. Gonzalez
5. Bao
6. Wadlow (He might be a little unstable but I gotta give him the maddest of props for his epic reach)
7. Swan (She gets bonus points. Due to their semi-magical nature, giants are bound by the old world code which dictates that men are forever forbidden from striking women)
8. Bol (Mad reaching skills)
9. Lanier #1
10. Lanier #2 (I can't seperate them, but everyone loves warrior twins)
Is there any that I'm missing?
Out of all the giants of history, I believe the Myllyrinne would have made the greatest warrior. I think it would go something like this, in order of combat prowess:
1. Myllyrinne
2. Machnow
3. McAskill
4. Gonzalez
5. Bao
6. Wadlow (He might be a little unstable but I gotta give him the maddest of props for his epic reach)
7. Swan (She gets bonus points. Due to their semi-magical nature, giants are bound by the old world code which dictates that men are forever forbidden from striking women)
8. Bol (Mad reaching skills)
9. Lanier #1
10. Lanier #2 (I can't seperate them, but everyone loves warrior twins)
Is there any that I'm missing?
Tommy said on 4/Feb/09
Nippu I wouldn't have thought anyone even of an extreme height would shrink 2 inches in a day. An inch and a half tops.
Nippu I wouldn't have thought anyone even of an extreme height would shrink 2 inches in a day. An inch and a half tops.
Anonymous said on 3/Feb/09
There is a vid on the history channel - Vaino jumping onto a boat at end. Is that it? It is on their web site, but you have to go to archive first (joining is free).
There is a vid on the history channel - Vaino jumping onto a boat at end. Is that it? It is on their web site, but you have to go to archive first (joining is free).
aram x said on 3/Feb/09
Nippu, could you contact them for me because I am not sure how to?
Nippu, could you contact them for me because I am not sure how to?
Nippu said on 3/Feb/09
Myllyrinne was 246-251cm tall. Depends what time of day u measured him. So 248cm is c.a. Aram, history channel has removed that video. I have no idea why. That video is quite cool. U should try to contact them. Of course they still have it.
Myllyrinne was 246-251cm tall. Depends what time of day u measured him. So 248cm is c.a. Aram, history channel has removed that video. I have no idea why. That video is quite cool. U should try to contact them. Of course they still have it.
Willard said on 3/Feb/09
aram x
I have looked for that link to Vaino Mylrinne and it appears to be unavailable at the moment.
Clay
Vaino Mylrinne was not just 8'O. He was a bonafide 8'3 and weighed 420 plus.
He must have been a tremendously strong individual. Probably one of the strongest true giants.
aram x
I have looked for that link to Vaino Mylrinne and it appears to be unavailable at the moment.
Clay
Vaino Mylrinne was not just 8'O. He was a bonafide 8'3 and weighed 420 plus.
He must have been a tremendously strong individual. Probably one of the strongest true giants.
aram x said on 3/Feb/09
Nippu could you send me the link--if it still exists that is.
Nippu could you send me the link--if it still exists that is.
Clay said on 2/Feb/09
Wasnt Mylrinne really ''only'' 8'0?
Wasnt Mylrinne really ''only'' 8'0?
Nippu said on 2/Feb/09
Vid of Myllyrinne was at History channel.
Vid of Myllyrinne was at History channel.
aram x said on 1/Feb/09
Well I was looking for an actual footage of Vaino Mylrinne. Too bad there isn't any--at least on the web.
Well I was looking for an actual footage of Vaino Mylrinne. Too bad there isn't any--at least on the web.
aram x said on 1/Feb/09
Nonny Mouse, it would truly be impressive seeing that imo. A truly mobile 8 footer!
Nonny Mouse, it would truly be impressive seeing that imo. A truly mobile 8 footer!
pbge1964 said on 30/Jan/09
I want to be member of Phrasm.com ,but they only accept visa and I have MasterCard. how to do now?
I want to be member of Phrasm.com ,but they only accept visa and I have MasterCard. how to do now?
A. Nonny Mouse said on 30/Jan/09
Aram - there used to be, and probably still is, an excellent short clip of Myllyrinne on the Discovery Channel site, but I can't seem to track it down. Hopefully someone can manage it. The chief impression you get is how fit and mobile the man was at the time.
Aram - there used to be, and probably still is, an excellent short clip of Myllyrinne on the Discovery Channel site, but I can't seem to track it down. Hopefully someone can manage it. The chief impression you get is how fit and mobile the man was at the time.
ssx said on 29/Jan/09
aram x,
I saw one a while ago, pretty good quality shows him walking around and walking onto a ship? Not sure who posted it though.
aram x,
I saw one a while ago, pretty good quality shows him walking around and walking onto a ship? Not sure who posted it though.
aram x said on 29/Jan/09
btw does anyone here have any link(s) to a vid of Vaino Myllyrinne?
btw does anyone here have any link(s) to a vid of Vaino Myllyrinne?
Sanchez said on 29/Jan/09
Mask your absence here is a huge huge lost, I am sure Johnny C agrees , take care of your business first and then hopefully you will return
Mask your absence here is a huge huge lost, I am sure Johnny C agrees , take care of your business first and then hopefully you will return
xei said on 28/Jan/09
The sudanese crew
Our Savior New American School team, Centereach, NY in 2007: Steven Yien (7-3 / 2,20m),Teeng Akol (6-11 / 2,11m), John Riek (7-1 / 2,16m), Marial Dhal (7-2 / 2,18m) y Ring Ayuol(7-5 / 2,26m).
The sudanese crew
Our Savior New American School team, Centereach, NY in 2007: Steven Yien (7-3 / 2,20m),Teeng Akol (6-11 / 2,11m), John Riek (7-1 / 2,16m), Marial Dhal (7-2 / 2,18m) y Ring Ayuol(7-5 / 2,26m).
Rita said on 28/Jan/09
SomePerson:
Not that I know of. She liked to interact with elementary-school-age kids. She'd bring along a pair of her size 22 oxfords for them to try on and they really got a kick out of it. I now have those shoes and I take them to my book talks, and eventually will take them into the schools to help perpetuate Sandy's legacy of teaching tolerance and acceptance to youngsters.
SomePerson:
Not that I know of. She liked to interact with elementary-school-age kids. She'd bring along a pair of her size 22 oxfords for them to try on and they really got a kick out of it. I now have those shoes and I take them to my book talks, and eventually will take them into the schools to help perpetuate Sandy's legacy of teaching tolerance and acceptance to youngsters.
SomePerson said on 28/Jan/09
Rita: Did Sandy ever talk to middle or high school students?
Rita: Did Sandy ever talk to middle or high school students?
Indrid Cold said on 28/Jan/09
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Giant Skeletons. Although validity of some may be questionable.
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Giant Skeletons. Although validity of some may be questionable.
Rita said on 27/Jan/09
Chris:
I believe she did meet Koehler but it was brief. I don't recall her saying much about him.
Big Show:
It was cool seeing Shaq in that clip because Sandy met him at an Indiana Pacers basketball game, when they were playing the Heat, and Shaq took a liking to her. He signed her tennis shoes (I still have one), and a few weeks later he sent her 12 pairs of size 23 shoes (his size, she wore a 22 but the 23s fit her better), a leather jacket with his name on it, a couple of ladies warm-up suits and other stuff. He showered her with gifts! So, I'm not surprised he took to Brenden.
Chris:
I believe she did meet Koehler but it was brief. I don't recall her saying much about him.
Big Show:
It was cool seeing Shaq in that clip because Sandy met him at an Indiana Pacers basketball game, when they were playing the Heat, and Shaq took a liking to her. He signed her tennis shoes (I still have one), and a few weeks later he sent her 12 pairs of size 23 shoes (his size, she wore a 22 but the 23s fit her better), a leather jacket with his name on it, a couple of ladies warm-up suits and other stuff. He showered her with gifts! So, I'm not surprised he took to Brenden.
Indrid Cold said on 27/Jan/09
Does anyone have any information or photos of Dan Gerber. Have not heard of him.
Does anyone have any information or photos of Dan Gerber. Have not heard of him.
Willard said on 27/Jan/09
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Jim Tarver article, but they got his height wrong. It says 8 foot 2.
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Jim Tarver article, but they got his height wrong. It says 8 foot 2.
Nippu said on 27/Jan/09
Hi Johnny C. Did u get my email?
Hi Johnny C. Did u get my email?
chris said on 26/Jan/09
Rita: Did Sandy ever meet Don Koehler? Since he was from the midwest as well, I'm guessing she most probably did. If so, what was he like as a person? I've heard he was a lovely fellow and every bit of 8 foot 2 !!
Rita: Did Sandy ever meet Don Koehler? Since he was from the midwest as well, I'm guessing she most probably did. If so, what was he like as a person? I've heard he was a lovely fellow and every bit of 8 foot 2 !!
Rita said on 26/Jan/09
Conal:
The date Sandy had with Dan G. was a disaster. She said he "ate his steak with his hands." Needless to say, there wasn't a second date.
Conal:
The date Sandy had with Dan G. was a disaster. She said he "ate his steak with his hands." Needless to say, there wasn't a second date.
Hoom said on 26/Jan/09
A. Nonny Mouse: I was only talking in jest-just tongue in cheek, picking up on what Arj was saying about Zainab Bibi being a bit of a joke etc etc etc and making up records. I did not expect anyone to think that I was being serious.
However Zainab might just be the tallest woman alive in Britain, right now.
A. Nonny Mouse: I was only talking in jest-just tongue in cheek, picking up on what Arj was saying about Zainab Bibi being a bit of a joke etc etc etc and making up records. I did not expect anyone to think that I was being serious.
However Zainab might just be the tallest woman alive in Britain, right now.
Conal Cochrane said on 26/Jan/09
Zainab Bibi might well be the tallest woman currently living in Britain.
Yesterday I came across a book, it made a reference to Sandy Allen. Back in 1975
(it gave her height as 7 ft 5 at that time) having a date with a guy from Illinois. He was called Dan Gerber and 7 ft 2.
Zainab Bibi might well be the tallest woman currently living in Britain.
Yesterday I came across a book, it made a reference to Sandy Allen. Back in 1975
(it gave her height as 7 ft 5 at that time) having a date with a guy from Illinois. He was called Dan Gerber and 7 ft 2.
A. Nonny Mouse said on 25/Jan/09
Hoom - what record books? How many are there apart from Guinness? Even they don't bother with anyone but the current World's tallest. I doubt if there is a market for other record books.
Hoom - what record books? How many are there apart from Guinness? Even they don't bother with anyone but the current World's tallest. I doubt if there is a market for other record books.
Hoom said on 25/Jan/09
The record books could open up more categories or perhaps we could have regional record books. This woman Zainab Bibi could be Greater Manchester's
tallest woman. There again I could be the tallest, fattest bloke down our street with the longest beard and biggest feet. I remember some time ago when
someone wanted a celeb to open an autumn fayre, and were having difficulty finding someone who was available that day. Graham from the advice centre said we could get some celebs Uncle or next door neighbour. In the end they got some Ice Hockey player and he was a pretty big big guy.
The record books could open up more categories or perhaps we could have regional record books. This woman Zainab Bibi could be Greater Manchester's
tallest woman. There again I could be the tallest, fattest bloke down our street with the longest beard and biggest feet. I remember some time ago when
someone wanted a celeb to open an autumn fayre, and were having difficulty finding someone who was available that day. Graham from the advice centre said we could get some celebs Uncle or next door neighbour. In the end they got some Ice Hockey player and he was a pretty big big guy.
Johnny C said on 25/Jan/09
xei: Your research is correct - Antonio Ramos is Spanish. Nice work.
xei: Your research is correct - Antonio Ramos is Spanish. Nice work.
xei said on 25/Jan/09
Johnny C: I have found information about this man, Antonio Ramos,2,17m
Johnny C: I have found information about this man, Antonio Ramos,2,17m
aram x said on 23/Jan/09
btw how tall is georg wesells?
btw how tall is georg wesells?
Nippu said on 23/Jan/09
Thanks Johnny C. Let´s make your site even better. I´ll always keep my eyes open.
Thanks Johnny C. Let´s make your site even better. I´ll always keep my eyes open.
Arj said on 23/Jan/09
Zaineb Bibi is a bit of a joke isn't she? If we're in the game of making up records, I'm the tallest bearded man in my street. Bah.
Hey Mask - So long and thanks for the memories. You're both a gentleman and a scholar.
Zaineb Bibi is a bit of a joke isn't she? If we're in the game of making up records, I'm the tallest bearded man in my street. Bah.
Hey Mask - So long and thanks for the memories. You're both a gentleman and a scholar.
xei said on 22/Jan/09
IN Korea i only find
Eun-Ju Ha, 202cm (6-7),
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Young-Hee Kim 205cm (6-8)
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IN Korea i only find
Eun-Ju Ha, 202cm (6-7),
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Young-Hee Kim 205cm (6-8)
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Boxerwhiteray said on 22/Jan/09
Zainab Bibi's height-according to this is site is listed at 7 ft 0. She has been listed anywhere between 6 ft 10 and 7 ft 2.
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Zainab Bibi's height-according to this is site is listed at 7 ft 0. She has been listed anywhere between 6 ft 10 and 7 ft 2.
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Indrid Cold said on 22/Jan/09
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Zainab Bibi: Pakistan's tallest woman, though living in Britain is claiming
to be tallest woman living "in her age group".
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Zainab Bibi: Pakistan's tallest woman, though living in Britain is claiming
to be tallest woman living "in her age group".
Johnny C said on 22/Jan/09
Nippu: I'll give you free membership of my website, if you can arrange to forward your e-mail address to me (maybe via Editor Rob? A few days ago, I asked Editor Rob to forward my e-mail address to you.).
Nippu: I'll give you free membership of my website, if you can arrange to forward your e-mail address to me (maybe via Editor Rob? A few days ago, I asked Editor Rob to forward my e-mail address to you.).
mask said on 22/Jan/09
For the last time I'd like to clarify my position: I agree with Johnny C when he says these people should not be forgotten, I agree with Nippu when he says that publicity helped to save lives and I agree with ssx about the respect he has for giants because I've always had it also. I decided to leave but I'm always with you guys. This is a personal decision which has nothing to do with anybody or anything said and done in this forum during these years. I need to stop for a while to do a personal examination. I think I'll never come back anyway never say never! Thank you for existing everybody!
For the last time I'd like to clarify my position: I agree with Johnny C when he says these people should not be forgotten, I agree with Nippu when he says that publicity helped to save lives and I agree with ssx about the respect he has for giants because I've always had it also. I decided to leave but I'm always with you guys. This is a personal decision which has nothing to do with anybody or anything said and done in this forum during these years. I need to stop for a while to do a personal examination. I think I'll never come back anyway never say never! Thank you for existing everybody!
ssx said on 22/Jan/09
Wow, Mask leaving this forum. That is a huge loss. I don't think people look at giants as freaks, speaking for myself, I was always interested in the subject and have more of an awe/respect for them.
Wow, Mask leaving this forum. That is a huge loss. I don't think people look at giants as freaks, speaking for myself, I was always interested in the subject and have more of an awe/respect for them.
Nippu said on 22/Jan/09
And we must remember that people like Stadnyk needs all attention to get treatment. Don´t forget that! Publicity has saved quite many lives.
And we must remember that people like Stadnyk needs all attention to get treatment. Don´t forget that! Publicity has saved quite many lives.
Johnny C said on 21/Jan/09
Beowulf: I'll give you free membership of my website, if you can arrange to forward your e-mail address to me (maybe via Editor Rob?).
Beowulf: I'll give you free membership of my website, if you can arrange to forward your e-mail address to me (maybe via Editor Rob?).
Beowulf said on 21/Jan/09
Hello to all
I would like to offer Johnny C all the best in his new endeavour, unfortunately not having a credit card prevents me from logging into phrasm. But if his new resource can be used by various media as definitive (in so much as anything can be on the net) it may supplant other sites which are not as assidiously maintained, I need not specify whom I am referring too. Go Johnny go!!!
Hello to all
I would like to offer Johnny C all the best in his new endeavour, unfortunately not having a credit card prevents me from logging into phrasm. But if his new resource can be used by various media as definitive (in so much as anything can be on the net) it may supplant other sites which are not as assidiously maintained, I need not specify whom I am referring too. Go Johnny go!!!
Johnny C said on 21/Jan/09
mask: I too have questioned the morality of what I am doing - am I creating an encyclopedic catalogue of giants, as though displaying all these people in a freak show? Yet I continue, because I feel without such preservation of information the greater sadness would be for the lives of these special people to be forgotten. I think Rita understands this more than any of us.
I'm grateful for your expression of respect for my work, and I reciprocate that respect.
mask: I too have questioned the morality of what I am doing - am I creating an encyclopedic catalogue of giants, as though displaying all these people in a freak show? Yet I continue, because I feel without such preservation of information the greater sadness would be for the lives of these special people to be forgotten. I think Rita understands this more than any of us.
I'm grateful for your expression of respect for my work, and I reciprocate that respect.
xei said on 21/Jan/09
I find only this two:
Eun-Ju Ha, 202cm (6-7),
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Click Here
Young-Hee Kim 205cm (6-8)
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I find only this two:
Eun-Ju Ha, 202cm (6-7),
Click Here
Click Here
Young-Hee Kim 205cm (6-8)
Click Here
mask said on 21/Jan/09
Xei you did a very good research!
On the other hand it's very sad to see the Rachid Bara from Algeria suffering this way like so many other giants do. I've been giving my contribution to this site and to Johnny C who deserves to maximum respect by all of us! What I'm trying to say is that I don't want to collaborate anymore because I am sick and tired to see these people suffering for what they didn't ask to be! I treated them like old times freaks and now I am simply fed up with it. We all deserve to live and we all deserve respect and all people in good health should thank God for it because without it you can't do anything! Anyway I love you guys and I will miss you! Good luck everybody with affection Jonathan(mask)
Xei you did a very good research!
On the other hand it's very sad to see the Rachid Bara from Algeria suffering this way like so many other giants do. I've been giving my contribution to this site and to Johnny C who deserves to maximum respect by all of us! What I'm trying to say is that I don't want to collaborate anymore because I am sick and tired to see these people suffering for what they didn't ask to be! I treated them like old times freaks and now I am simply fed up with it. We all deserve to live and we all deserve respect and all people in good health should thank God for it because without it you can't do anything! Anyway I love you guys and I will miss you! Good luck everybody with affection Jonathan(mask)
Indrid Cold said on 21/Jan/09
Does anyone know of any Korean women who have surpassed seven feet. Someone spoke to me about a giantess from there. I have certainly not heard of one.
Does anyone know of any Korean women who have surpassed seven feet. Someone spoke to me about a giantess from there. I have certainly not heard of one.
xei said on 20/Jan/09
tall person from Pakistan in kuwait
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another tall person
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tall person from argelia Rashid?
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george bell
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Bao Xi Shun 14 de abril de 2008 Guinness program
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tall person from Pakistan in kuwait
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another tall person
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tall person from argelia Rashid?
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george bell
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Bao Xi Shun 14 de abril de 2008 Guinness program
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Xei said on 19/Jan/09
in 2007, Tv program in Japan.
in 2007, Tv program in Japan.
Nippu said on 19/Jan/09
www.yllas.com and Click Here These are Top class resorts. We have about 70 ski resorts here in Finland. Most of them are quite small. Resort called levi also has World Cup slalom. Actually Finland is flat only west coast. Other country is basically small hills, lakes and big forests. Lapland is full of small mountains. Vertically between 300-700 meters high. This has something to do with giants because Lappland has many giant tales.
www.yllas.com and Click Here These are Top class resorts. We have about 70 ski resorts here in Finland. Most of them are quite small. Resort called levi also has World Cup slalom. Actually Finland is flat only west coast. Other country is basically small hills, lakes and big forests. Lapland is full of small mountains. Vertically between 300-700 meters high. This has something to do with giants because Lappland has many giant tales.
Pugman said on 18/Jan/09
Hi Johnny C
I would like to take this opportunity in thanking you for membership of your new site,
Its the first time I have visited this message board and will not be the last.
I am well aware of how much work your putting in to creating your site so long may it continue.
I love the way you are creating a site for all heights tall and small, women and men.
Keep up the fantastic work and don't forget to send me the banner u want displayed on the lanky men board.
Regards
Pugman
Hi Johnny C
I would like to take this opportunity in thanking you for membership of your new site,
Its the first time I have visited this message board and will not be the last.
I am well aware of how much work your putting in to creating your site so long may it continue.
I love the way you are creating a site for all heights tall and small, women and men.
Keep up the fantastic work and don't forget to send me the banner u want displayed on the lanky men board.
Regards
Pugman
A. Nonny Mouse said on 18/Jan/09
Nippu - this is nothing to do with giants, but are there mountains in Finland to ski down? I thought it was a pretty flat country, with all those lakes.
Nippu - this is nothing to do with giants, but are there mountains in Finland to ski down? I thought it was a pretty flat country, with all those lakes.
jamie said on 18/Jan/09
I think Johnny C has responded eloquently enough concerning his site. I understand why some people might be frustrated at expending their time and energy for someone else to make profit but nothing is preventing them from doing the same thing, although I doubt it will be to his level of 'scholarship'. I'm pleased if I've sent him info in the past, or if anything that I post magically gets put up on his site, because at least it is archived properly, as comparative data, in a way that I don't have the time or the inclination for.
What has made me cross, and effectively stopped me from sharing the majority of my finds and my archive, is rude and crude behaviour, I hope Johnny C has more patience than I could show...
I think Johnny C has responded eloquently enough concerning his site. I understand why some people might be frustrated at expending their time and energy for someone else to make profit but nothing is preventing them from doing the same thing, although I doubt it will be to his level of 'scholarship'. I'm pleased if I've sent him info in the past, or if anything that I post magically gets put up on his site, because at least it is archived properly, as comparative data, in a way that I don't have the time or the inclination for.
What has made me cross, and effectively stopped me from sharing the majority of my finds and my archive, is rude and crude behaviour, I hope Johnny C has more patience than I could show...
Michael S said on 17/Jan/09
Johnny C, keep on doing what you're doing. Thank you for all your hard work.
Johnny C, keep on doing what you're doing. Thank you for all your hard work.
Anonymous said on 17/Jan/09
Johnny C sound like sales man
Johnny C sound like sales man
Johnny C said on 17/Jan/09
Highman: To summarise the point to you (in order to help put this matter to rest, so that we can all return to topic)... It may seem absurd to you when I effectively play down the volume of links posted to this message board (mask, in particular, is an absolute star!), but the average three-per-week (340 since 1/Dec/06) of links alerting us to tall folks I haven't listed isn't that much, when you consider my project has a few thousand entries (including 1,350 tall women under 7 ft - we very rarely go there in this message board). Honestly, my friend (I hope?), you have no idea exactly how huge my project is (I even bought a new computer last year, as I needed more memory storage capacity), how big the project was before I even discovered this message board, how much material I have in reserve for future publication, and relatively how little of it came from this message board.
To most people, the links and info. posted here seems like masses (even though it all disappears every month or so - unless it's archived by someone, somehow....), but if you've been compiling the most comprehensive body of work ever published on the subject of the tallest people, this message board (fascinating though it is, and extremely well maintained by Editor Rob) brings up only a small proportion of the data I'm publishing.
Highman: To summarise the point to you (in order to help put this matter to rest, so that we can all return to topic)... It may seem absurd to you when I effectively play down the volume of links posted to this message board (mask, in particular, is an absolute star!), but the average three-per-week (340 since 1/Dec/06) of links alerting us to tall folks I haven't listed isn't that much, when you consider my project has a few thousand entries (including 1,350 tall women under 7 ft - we very rarely go there in this message board). Honestly, my friend (I hope?), you have no idea exactly how huge my project is (I even bought a new computer last year, as I needed more memory storage capacity), how big the project was before I even discovered this message board, how much material I have in reserve for future publication, and relatively how little of it came from this message board.
To most people, the links and info. posted here seems like masses (even though it all disappears every month or so - unless it's archived by someone, somehow....), but if you've been compiling the most comprehensive body of work ever published on the subject of the tallest people, this message board (fascinating though it is, and extremely well maintained by Editor Rob) brings up only a small proportion of the data I'm publishing.
Nippu said on 17/Jan/09
Johnny C has every right to what he just did. It
Johnny C has every right to what he just did. It
Chaz said on 17/Jan/09
I do not see what all the fuss is about,every one needs to make a living,and in the UK at the moment,things are getting hard,and If you do not want to pay to go on Johnny C's site then DON,T end of story.
I do not see what all the fuss is about,every one needs to make a living,and in the UK at the moment,things are getting hard,and If you do not want to pay to go on Johnny C's site then DON,T end of story.
Anonymous said on 17/Jan/09
Johnny C - It WAS indeed excellent work.
Johnny C - It WAS indeed excellent work.
Johnny C said on 16/Jan/09
Highman: Hey, you
Highman: Hey, you
Johnny C said on 16/Jan/09
Editor Rob: Contradiction though it is for me to say it, I too am not a fan of paysites. However, you and I are both aware that ongoing huge volumes of work are justifiably remunerated. And I would say in defence of my paysite, visitors do not encounter ads or pop-ups.
I greatly appreciate your work, and the choice is with yourself whether or not you'd like me to remove from my paysite the clickable banner link to this message board.
Editor Rob
Editor Rob: Contradiction though it is for me to say it, I too am not a fan of paysites. However, you and I are both aware that ongoing huge volumes of work are justifiably remunerated. And I would say in defence of my paysite, visitors do not encounter ads or pop-ups.
I greatly appreciate your work, and the choice is with yourself whether or not you'd like me to remove from my paysite the clickable banner link to this message board.
Editor Rob if the content is very unique and of real value or interest to people then of course some form of pay element to a site is the way to go.
Johnny C said on 16/Jan/09
Highman: Given the meticulous nature of my project, I'm surprised you consider that I intentionally present factual inaccuracies. When asserting as absurd my statistics regarding data source percentages, consider, for instance, the proportion of my project that is devoted to women under 7 ft tall - a category of tall people rarely discussed in this message board (the same is true of much of my tall actors category). The women under 7 ft tall category accounts for some 70% of photographs in my archives, of which very few (only one or two per entry) have been posted in my Google blogs.
mask: Please note, I am not diminishing your excellent contributions here.
Highman: Given the meticulous nature of my project, I'm surprised you consider that I intentionally present factual inaccuracies. When asserting as absurd my statistics regarding data source percentages, consider, for instance, the proportion of my project that is devoted to women under 7 ft tall - a category of tall people rarely discussed in this message board (the same is true of much of my tall actors category). The women under 7 ft tall category accounts for some 70% of photographs in my archives, of which very few (only one or two per entry) have been posted in my Google blogs.
mask: Please note, I am not diminishing your excellent contributions here.
Johnny C said on 16/Jan/09
Highman: You are under the misapprehension that people are contracted to act as your free publishers.
Highman: You are under the misapprehension that people are contracted to act as your free publishers.
mytg8 said on 16/Jan/09
What, is this board a holy shrine? If it is, stuff gets deleted after so and so much bandwidth has been used... or whatever. Johnny's page is in a sense a handy archive of some of the discussions we've had. I wish I'd thought of it myself (actually I did, but the research required is a mutha. I seriously have to tip my hat for all the work he's done). Some remuneration for all that research here and elsewhere? Sounds fair to me. No need to clap him in irons in front of Guinness HQ.
What, is this board a holy shrine? If it is, stuff gets deleted after so and so much bandwidth has been used... or whatever. Johnny's page is in a sense a handy archive of some of the discussions we've had. I wish I'd thought of it myself (actually I did, but the research required is a mutha. I seriously have to tip my hat for all the work he's done). Some remuneration for all that research here and elsewhere? Sounds fair to me. No need to clap him in irons in front of Guinness HQ.
Highman said on 16/Jan/09
Johnny C: You didn't announce that you were going to make your site a PAY PER VIEW site. You only discuss it now after I called you on it. You are a user. To say that this Board is only 1/3 of your content is absurd. We all saw your site grow as a result of all of our contributions. We thought this was a collaborative site that you were assembling with our postings on THIS SITE.
I personally think Editor Rob should ban you from posting or planting your links on this site in the future as it is clear you have acted in your own self-interest at the detriment of this Board. Again, if you had integrity you wouldn't have had to respond with such a lengthy response and you would have been forthright about your announcement prior to me calling you on it.
Editor Rob
Johnny C: You didn't announce that you were going to make your site a PAY PER VIEW site. You only discuss it now after I called you on it. You are a user. To say that this Board is only 1/3 of your content is absurd. We all saw your site grow as a result of all of our contributions. We thought this was a collaborative site that you were assembling with our postings on THIS SITE.
I personally think Editor Rob should ban you from posting or planting your links on this site in the future as it is clear you have acted in your own self-interest at the detriment of this Board. Again, if you had integrity you wouldn't have had to respond with such a lengthy response and you would have been forthright about your announcement prior to me calling you on it.
Editor Rob I let johnny have a lot of links to his blogs on here as they were useful, I don't like paid sites myself.
chris said on 16/Jan/09
Aram X -
in my prior post I mistyped...I meant that "LEONID STADNYK" is nowhere near 8 ft...I inadvertently typed Igor.
The Wessels site is here:
Click Here
it has photos of Georg Wessels with Igor, Sandy Allen, Leonid, and so much more. Some of you out there can do the "ruler" comparisons on them and post so we can get some definitive answers....
Aram X -
in my prior post I mistyped...I meant that "LEONID STADNYK" is nowhere near 8 ft...I inadvertently typed Igor.
The Wessels site is here:
Click Here
it has photos of Georg Wessels with Igor, Sandy Allen, Leonid, and so much more. Some of you out there can do the "ruler" comparisons on them and post so we can get some definitive answers....
A. Nonny Mouse said on 16/Jan/09
sumoman - what do you mean, "all those short people"? Don't forget, China has by far the largest population of any country in the world, bigger than, for example, the USA or Europe. So maybe it's not they who are "short", but others who are "tall". As for Donia, it's a waste of time talking about legendary individuals like him, as we have no idea of his correct height, and never will have, unless a skeleton miraculously turns up.
sumoman - what do you mean, "all those short people"? Don't forget, China has by far the largest population of any country in the world, bigger than, for example, the USA or Europe. So maybe it's not they who are "short", but others who are "tall". As for Donia, it's a waste of time talking about legendary individuals like him, as we have no idea of his correct height, and never will have, unless a skeleton miraculously turns up.
sumoman said on 16/Jan/09
it's easy to look tall in china with all those short people. the ethnic minorities may be very tall, though.
the tallest man ever was Pier Gerlofs Donia
it's easy to look tall in china with all those short people. the ethnic minorities may be very tall, though.
the tallest man ever was Pier Gerlofs Donia
xei said on 15/Jan/09
Is Zhang Huan, 2.38m (7ft 9,7
Is Zhang Huan, 2.38m (7ft 9,7
Hoom said on 15/Jan/09
Big Show
Thanks for info on result of tag match between Andre and The Magnificent Zulu
vs Haystacks (Mighty Goliath) another of his many handles and Ripper Collins.
Click Here
Big Show
Thanks for info on result of tag match between Andre and The Magnificent Zulu
vs Haystacks (Mighty Goliath) another of his many handles and Ripper Collins.
Click Here
aram x said on 15/Jan/09
chris, could you please send a link to Wesell's site? and yeah it's pretty obvious Stadnik isn't anywhere near 8 feet. Naseer is 100 % taller than Stadnik. btw what do mean by "nowhere near 8 feet" for Igor? are you implying that he isn't his proclaimed 7,8"? well i guess you could say 7,8" is nowhere near 8 feet but is he actually 7,8"?
chris, could you please send a link to Wesell's site? and yeah it's pretty obvious Stadnik isn't anywhere near 8 feet. Naseer is 100 % taller than Stadnik. btw what do mean by "nowhere near 8 feet" for Igor? are you implying that he isn't his proclaimed 7,8"? well i guess you could say 7,8" is nowhere near 8 feet but is he actually 7,8"?
Boxerwhiteray said on 15/Jan/09
My own interest in the subject of Tall People goes back to when I first received
a copy of "Guinness Book of Records" one Christmas during the 1960'S. That being said I was always interested in Giants and Strongmen etc. Steve "Hercules"
Reeves was one of my first heroes. (okay he was not a giant-just a big bloke)
I have always admired tall girls-ever since I can remember-still do. Anyway cutting to the chase-I discovered this website by pure accident whilst doing some research-glad I did. Johnny has done a fantastic job-the effort and time invested has been terrific. Congratulations are in order. I myself for many years collated hand written files on this subject and have corresponded with
Guinness Book of Records-Libraries-Magazines and Newspapers etc-even considered
writing a book as there are few if any really good ones on this subject. I have discovered there are many other real authorities who visit here-who know their subject and no doubt some have made worthy contributions to this site. But Johnny C has compiled the best and so far as I know the finest and most comprehensive work on this subject. Again congratulations are in order.
THANK YOU.
My own interest in the subject of Tall People goes back to when I first received
a copy of "Guinness Book of Records" one Christmas during the 1960'S. That being said I was always interested in Giants and Strongmen etc. Steve "Hercules"
Reeves was one of my first heroes. (okay he was not a giant-just a big bloke)
I have always admired tall girls-ever since I can remember-still do. Anyway cutting to the chase-I discovered this website by pure accident whilst doing some research-glad I did. Johnny has done a fantastic job-the effort and time invested has been terrific. Congratulations are in order. I myself for many years collated hand written files on this subject and have corresponded with
Guinness Book of Records-Libraries-Magazines and Newspapers etc-even considered
writing a book as there are few if any really good ones on this subject. I have discovered there are many other real authorities who visit here-who know their subject and no doubt some have made worthy contributions to this site. But Johnny C has compiled the best and so far as I know the finest and most comprehensive work on this subject. Again congratulations are in order.
THANK YOU.
Johnny C said on 15/Jan/09
Although I asserted here yesterday that I had given my final word on the matter of my tallest people project, the ill-feeling posted toward me here is proving sufficiently distracting for me that I feel compelled to put closure on the matter with a statement clarifying the position. With the exception of dealings with a few trouble-causers in 2007 (subsequently Banned from participating here), my relationship with contributors to this message board has always been amiable and respectful, and I wish that situation to continue.
The subject of the tallest people has always held universal fascination, and my own interest became a project initiated in the 1990s as a personal hobby, before publication in 2006 in the form of a series of free Google blogs (eventually, the series subcategorised into some 800 blogs).
My decision to publish was driven by the frustration that all other tall people listings cite established but often exaggerated height claims, normally with misspellings, dead hyperlinks, non-inclusion of known tall people, limited photographic accompaniment, and lack of or erroneous essential biographical data (full name, place of birth, date of birth/death, aliases and alternative spellings, hyperlinks, references in literature).
Every one of the thousands of entries published in my project is well researched and heights are given evidence-based objectivity (notes: (i) in providing both metric and Imperial units of length, my data is universally understood; and (ii) I credit heights as unconfirmed in cases inconclusive to myself). The aim of the project is the attainment of true and full facts in compiling the most comprehensive body of work ever published on the subject.
Hyperlinks posted in the CelebHeights Robert Wadlow message board have provided a basis for investigation of about 20% of the material published in my project. However, much more than using this message board as a source of material for my project, since 2006 I have contributed fully to discussion and debate, I have posted hyperlinks and presented on-topic data, and links posted in my project have alerted new people to the existence of this message board.
Given that many people are introduced to this message board via links posted in my project, I feel it important to dispel certain misunderstandings: (i) I have no editorial involvement with this message board; and (ii) my published work is independent of CelebHeights
Although I asserted here yesterday that I had given my final word on the matter of my tallest people project, the ill-feeling posted toward me here is proving sufficiently distracting for me that I feel compelled to put closure on the matter with a statement clarifying the position. With the exception of dealings with a few trouble-causers in 2007 (subsequently Banned from participating here), my relationship with contributors to this message board has always been amiable and respectful, and I wish that situation to continue.
The subject of the tallest people has always held universal fascination, and my own interest became a project initiated in the 1990s as a personal hobby, before publication in 2006 in the form of a series of free Google blogs (eventually, the series subcategorised into some 800 blogs).
My decision to publish was driven by the frustration that all other tall people listings cite established but often exaggerated height claims, normally with misspellings, dead hyperlinks, non-inclusion of known tall people, limited photographic accompaniment, and lack of or erroneous essential biographical data (full name, place of birth, date of birth/death, aliases and alternative spellings, hyperlinks, references in literature).
Every one of the thousands of entries published in my project is well researched and heights are given evidence-based objectivity (notes: (i) in providing both metric and Imperial units of length, my data is universally understood; and (ii) I credit heights as unconfirmed in cases inconclusive to myself). The aim of the project is the attainment of true and full facts in compiling the most comprehensive body of work ever published on the subject.
Hyperlinks posted in the CelebHeights Robert Wadlow message board have provided a basis for investigation of about 20% of the material published in my project. However, much more than using this message board as a source of material for my project, since 2006 I have contributed fully to discussion and debate, I have posted hyperlinks and presented on-topic data, and links posted in my project have alerted new people to the existence of this message board.
Given that many people are introduced to this message board via links posted in my project, I feel it important to dispel certain misunderstandings: (i) I have no editorial involvement with this message board; and (ii) my published work is independent of CelebHeights
Rita said on 15/Jan/09
Can you post a link to the Wessels site? I couldn't find it.
Can you post a link to the Wessels site? I couldn't find it.
chris said on 15/Jan/09
how could ANYONE look at Naseer Soomro and think that Stadnyk is anywhere near his height, much less 7 inches taller....the guy is a towering figure ! that video xei posted shows him being like 2 feet taller than the ordinary men he's with....other than the photos of Stadnyk with his 5 foot tall mom, we've never seen such a difference with him.
Go to the Wessels site.....there's photos of Stadnyk with Georg Wessels, and photos of the same Georg Wessels with Igor, Sandy Allen, and other giants who have confirmed heights. You'll see PROOF POSITIVE that Igor is nowhere near 8 feet tall
how could ANYONE look at Naseer Soomro and think that Stadnyk is anywhere near his height, much less 7 inches taller....the guy is a towering figure ! that video xei posted shows him being like 2 feet taller than the ordinary men he's with....other than the photos of Stadnyk with his 5 foot tall mom, we've never seen such a difference with him.
Go to the Wessels site.....there's photos of Stadnyk with Georg Wessels, and photos of the same Georg Wessels with Igor, Sandy Allen, and other giants who have confirmed heights. You'll see PROOF POSITIVE that Igor is nowhere near 8 feet tall
Poker Portal said on 15/Jan/09
Xei: that is Naseer Soomro.
Xei: that is Naseer Soomro.
A. Nonny Mouse said on 15/Jan/09
It is quite understandable that anyone still believing Stadnyk to be 8'4" should wish to remain anonymous!
It is quite understandable that anyone still believing Stadnyk to be 8'4" should wish to remain anonymous!
Johnny C said on 15/Jan/09
xei:
Naseer Ahmaad Soomro
7 ft 8.9 inches (235.97 cm) (unconfirmed height)
1975 - fl. 2009
Karachi, Sindh Province, Pakistan
Click Here
Click Here
Click Here
Click Here
Click Here (1999)
xei:
Naseer Ahmaad Soomro
7 ft 8.9 inches (235.97 cm) (unconfirmed height)
1975 - fl. 2009
Karachi, Sindh Province, Pakistan
Click Here
Click Here
Click Here
Click Here
Click Here (1999)
Willard said on 15/Jan/09
Recently I saw Gary Tiplady listed at 7'3. Boxer is not convinced that Gary is that tall. Having seen the man walk past me, neither am I. Though he appears to have a curvature. Shades of Ross Sambridge.
Recently I saw Gary Tiplady listed at 7'3. Boxer is not convinced that Gary is that tall. Having seen the man walk past me, neither am I. Though he appears to have a curvature. Shades of Ross Sambridge.
annonymous said on 14/Jan/09
Stadnyk is 8'4.
Stadnyk is 8'4.
ssx said on 14/Jan/09
Highman, I agree with you. Not sure why Johnny C. has decided to charge, but that is up to him. If you manage to put together a site with the info and for free, everyone here will be greatful. Again, glad we have this site.
Highman, I agree with you. Not sure why Johnny C. has decided to charge, but that is up to him. If you manage to put together a site with the info and for free, everyone here will be greatful. Again, glad we have this site.
Richard M said on 14/Jan/09
I agree with with Highman. Johnny C's site looks like an adult site to me.
I agree with with Highman. Johnny C's site looks like an adult site to me.
Big Show said on 14/Jan/09
Hoom says on 14/Jan/09
Click Here
I know that Andre and Haystacks clashed. We know its all a fix, but just out of curiosity does anyone know the result.
Don't know what the result of their one-on-one match was, though Andre did beat Haystacks in a tag-team match in New-Zealand 1980. He teamed up with the magnificent Zulu agains Haystacks (who was called The Mighty Goliath there) and Ripper Collins.
Hoom says on 14/Jan/09
Click Here
I know that Andre and Haystacks clashed. We know its all a fix, but just out of curiosity does anyone know the result.
Don't know what the result of their one-on-one match was, though Andre did beat Haystacks in a tag-team match in New-Zealand 1980. He teamed up with the magnificent Zulu agains Haystacks (who was called The Mighty Goliath there) and Ripper Collins.
Johnny C said on 14/Jan/09
Highman: We're all free to do as we wish with whatever's posted on Internet message boards. My 30-hours per week project will continue. I wish you well with your project. This is my final word on the matter.
Highman: We're all free to do as we wish with whatever's posted on Internet message boards. My 30-hours per week project will continue. I wish you well with your project. This is my final word on the matter.
Chaz said on 14/Jan/09
aram x,all acromegalic(large extrematies) giants look alike that is part the the sindrome,
aram x,all acromegalic(large extrematies) giants look alike that is part the the sindrome,
Highman said on 14/Jan/09
The fact is Johnny C assembled data, pictures and vids that we all posted onto his "site" only to make that a pay per view site. Then for those of us who questioned him, he emailed us free administrator password accounts. I don't think that is very credible. I thought what made this board unique was a free and uninhibited exchange of pictures and data. Now Johnny C has taken our efforts that we clearly contributed to his site and made it for his own profit.
The fact is Johnny C assembled data, pictures and vids that we all posted onto his "site" only to make that a pay per view site. Then for those of us who questioned him, he emailed us free administrator password accounts. I don't think that is very credible. I thought what made this board unique was a free and uninhibited exchange of pictures and data. Now Johnny C has taken our efforts that we clearly contributed to his site and made it for his own profit.
Hoom said on 14/Jan/09
Click Here
I know that Andre and Haystacks clashed. We know its all a fix, but just out of curiosity does anyone know the result.
Click Here
I know that Andre and Haystacks clashed. We know its all a fix, but just out of curiosity does anyone know the result.
ZOMG said on 14/Jan/09
Hi Johnny C
We need to be members of phrasm to see your websites now? Does it cost monies?
Hi Johnny C
We need to be members of phrasm to see your websites now? Does it cost monies?
aram x said on 13/Jan/09
A random comment: Radhouane Charbib's face reminds me of Richard Kiel (who had gigantism/acromegaly, so I suspect his height was probably caused by a pituitary tumor too. He actually looks strikingly similar to Richard Kiel imo.
A random comment: Radhouane Charbib's face reminds me of Richard Kiel (who had gigantism/acromegaly, so I suspect his height was probably caused by a pituitary tumor too. He actually looks strikingly similar to Richard Kiel imo.
Hoom said on 13/Jan/09
Ghost
Thanks for reminding me about Haystacks supposedly having brothers who were giants. I remember hearing that, and wondered at the time how big were they.
like Conal Cochrane stated about the grandfather's height, it was balyhoo about the brothers too. Though as Chaz has mentioned Haystacks got his height from somewhere. So you would think there would be other tall individuals in his line,
as he was not an acromegalic.
Ghost
Thanks for reminding me about Haystacks supposedly having brothers who were giants. I remember hearing that, and wondered at the time how big were they.
like Conal Cochrane stated about the grandfather's height, it was balyhoo about the brothers too. Though as Chaz has mentioned Haystacks got his height from somewhere. So you would think there would be other tall individuals in his line,
as he was not an acromegalic.
A. Nonny Mouse said on 13/Jan/09
Anonymous, what has "credibility" got to do with this? The only credibility that matters is that of the information published.
Anonymous, what has "credibility" got to do with this? The only credibility that matters is that of the information published.
anonymous said on 13/Jan/09
what happened to all the grady patternson and bud rogan pictures? I only see a link to another website asking for money
what happened to all the grady patternson and bud rogan pictures? I only see a link to another website asking for money
ssx said on 12/Jan/09
Thanks Highman. I never saved a lot of the info, just figured it would always be there. Johnny C. thanks for the hard work you've put in previously. Glad we still have this forum.
Thanks Highman. I never saved a lot of the info, just figured it would always be there. Johnny C. thanks for the hard work you've put in previously. Glad we still have this forum.
Anonymous said on 12/Jan/09
Good man, Highman. Johnny C has lost all credibility.
Good man, Highman. Johnny C has lost all credibility.
Johnny C said on 12/Jan/09
Highman: Great to hear from you. I wish you well with your project - it could take up much of your 'free' time.
Highman: Great to hear from you. I wish you well with your project - it could take up much of your 'free' time.
aram x said on 12/Jan/09
Will Zhang ever get officially measured by Guinness? Hopefully, he finally gets recognized because we already know he's not just a mere couple of millimeters taller than Bao but by a lot.
Will Zhang ever get officially measured by Guinness? Hopefully, he finally gets recognized because we already know he's not just a mere couple of millimeters taller than Bao but by a lot.
Highman said on 12/Jan/09
Johnny C: Thanks for the offer but I had previously saved all the content exchanged on this site.... I will just start a free webpage for everyone's use here....
Johnny C: Thanks for the offer but I had previously saved all the content exchanged on this site.... I will just start a free webpage for everyone's use here....
Ghost said on 12/Jan/09
Haystacks didn't really have gigantic brothers like he says in an interview, it's just a part of his wrestling character's background. They had made up a whole history for the "Giant Haystacks" -character, including a gigantic family. The 7'4 grandfather might have been a part of this tale, I don't know.
I too see Haystacks as 6'8 max in his prime. That's a rare, but not a growth decease -like height. Haystacks wasn't really a giant, he was just a very very large man.
Haystacks didn't really have gigantic brothers like he says in an interview, it's just a part of his wrestling character's background. They had made up a whole history for the "Giant Haystacks" -character, including a gigantic family. The 7'4 grandfather might have been a part of this tale, I don't know.
I too see Haystacks as 6'8 max in his prime. That's a rare, but not a growth decease -like height. Haystacks wasn't really a giant, he was just a very very large man.
A. Nonny Mouse said on 12/Jan/09
Chaz, I'm not sure about that sibling question. I don't know what medical opinion was at the time, but I'd say both the Hugo (Ugo) brothers look like men with over-active pituitaries
Chaz, I'm not sure about that sibling question. I don't know what medical opinion was at the time, but I'd say both the Hugo (Ugo) brothers look like men with over-active pituitaries
Conal Cochrane said on 12/Jan/09
Quite a number of Giants hailed from the Emerald Isle to be sure, and whilst Giant Haystacks may have had an Irish Grandfather (doubt he was Seven Four)
that was probably balyhoo. Mind I did hear that the man in question was a Blacksmith and a man of enormous height, though never have come across any proof of his height.
Quite a number of Giants hailed from the Emerald Isle to be sure, and whilst Giant Haystacks may have had an Irish Grandfather (doubt he was Seven Four)
that was probably balyhoo. Mind I did hear that the man in question was a Blacksmith and a man of enormous height, though never have come across any proof of his height.
Chaz said on 11/Jan/09
Haystacks must have got he's height from somewhere,becuase he had no Ilness,unlike a lot of these other one's,if they are a Acromegalic giant there is no chance they would have a tall sibling, there is a very rear case of twins I saw, one add Acromealy and was 6'8'' and add all the large chin nose forhead and looked nothing like he's bro anymore who was only 5'10''.they were only 18 and the Dr said if he add not had treatment he would have been over 7'6''
Haystacks must have got he's height from somewhere,becuase he had no Ilness,unlike a lot of these other one's,if they are a Acromegalic giant there is no chance they would have a tall sibling, there is a very rear case of twins I saw, one add Acromealy and was 6'8'' and add all the large chin nose forhead and looked nothing like he's bro anymore who was only 5'10''.they were only 18 and the Dr said if he add not had treatment he would have been over 7'6''
Johnny C said on 11/Jan/09
Highman: Final attempt.... You asked here about my websites, so I sent e-mail to you about them before Christmas, and, having sent e-mail to you again today, this is now the third time I've reminded you here (30/Dec & 4/Jan) that I have responded to your request.
Highman: Final attempt.... You asked here about my websites, so I sent e-mail to you about them before Christmas, and, having sent e-mail to you again today, this is now the third time I've reminded you here (30/Dec & 4/Jan) that I have responded to your request.
Highman said on 11/Jan/09
Can anyone translate the Zhang interview?? Is he going to get exposure?? He definitely looks the tallest living person.
Can anyone translate the Zhang interview?? Is he going to get exposure?? He definitely looks the tallest living person.
Hoom said on 11/Jan/09
Giant Haystacks was billed at 6 ft 11. At best he was 6 ft 8, I saw him several times and he once walked right past me. However that was really not the point I was making. Though Martin Ruane alias Luke Mc Masters otherwise Haystacks etc,
etc claimed he had a 7 ft 4 inch Irish Grandfather. Or was that just another yarn.
Giant Haystacks was billed at 6 ft 11. At best he was 6 ft 8, I saw him several times and he once walked right past me. However that was really not the point I was making. Though Martin Ruane alias Luke Mc Masters otherwise Haystacks etc,
etc claimed he had a 7 ft 4 inch Irish Grandfather. Or was that just another yarn.
aram x said on 10/Jan/09
Just curious. Even though it's certain that Zhang is taller than Xi Shun, how about Sultan Kosen? I am pretty Guinness can get it wrong again can't they? He has just has good a chance to get the tallest man title as Zhang imo.
Just curious. Even though it's certain that Zhang is taller than Xi Shun, how about Sultan Kosen? I am pretty Guinness can get it wrong again can't they? He has just has good a chance to get the tallest man title as Zhang imo.
aram x said on 10/Jan/09
Mask, as for Zhang Juncai, he might 8,1-8,2" if it wasn't for his pretty severe spinal curvature. He's looks about the same height as 8,2" Koehler (who looked 7,10-,11" in that vid due to spinal curvature).
Mask, as for Zhang Juncai, he might 8,1-8,2" if it wasn't for his pretty severe spinal curvature. He's looks about the same height as 8,2" Koehler (who looked 7,10-,11" in that vid due to spinal curvature).
ssx said on 10/Jan/09
I agree with Mask. If Zhang could stand straight, he'd be 8'2" or so. Others have gotten credit in the past: Rogan, Patterson etc. Zhang should get the same treatment. No doubt he is the worlds tallest, with video proof to top it off!
I agree with Mask. If Zhang could stand straight, he'd be 8'2" or so. Others have gotten credit in the past: Rogan, Patterson etc. Zhang should get the same treatment. No doubt he is the worlds tallest, with video proof to top it off!
Chaz said on 10/Jan/09
I think you are right mask,if he is measured,standing up and laying down,over the day he may well come out at over 8feet,he looks very much like the last 100% 8 footer in height Monjane.
I think you are right mask,if he is measured,standing up and laying down,over the day he may well come out at over 8feet,he looks very much like the last 100% 8 footer in height Monjane.
JT said on 10/Jan/09
Thanks for the great links Mask. Your research skills are most impressive! IMO, Carmel's being at or a little over 7'0" makes sense.
There may be a genetic component to Carmel's height, but it seems that this claim is sometimes used as an excuse to explain the height of a guy when the cause is clearly a pituitary tumor (who wants to admit this?). There's usually reference to a "grandfather" or "great grandfather" of extraordinary height, but he's conveniently long since passed away (e.g., the claim that Andre the Giant's grandfather was 7'8" when there is no proof of this. Andre's the poster boy for pituitary tumor gigantism and acromegaly).
Thanks for the great links Mask. Your research skills are most impressive! IMO, Carmel's being at or a little over 7'0" makes sense.
There may be a genetic component to Carmel's height, but it seems that this claim is sometimes used as an excuse to explain the height of a guy when the cause is clearly a pituitary tumor (who wants to admit this?). There's usually reference to a "grandfather" or "great grandfather" of extraordinary height, but he's conveniently long since passed away (e.g., the claim that Andre the Giant's grandfather was 7'8" when there is no proof of this. Andre's the poster boy for pituitary tumor gigantism and acromegaly).
Indrid Cold said on 10/Jan/09
Click Here
Chang the Chinese Giant: It states in this article that Chang had a sister taller than him. Pity she is not named, her height given as 8ft 4in. Could there be any truth in this, or is this just romanticism.
Click Here
Chang the Chinese Giant: It states in this article that Chang had a sister taller than him. Pity she is not named, her height given as 8ft 4in. Could there be any truth in this, or is this just romanticism.
aram x said on 9/Jan/09
Sorry for bring back Leonid Stadnik, but since his height is obviously a hoax that really undermines the validity of all the other claims about him (like his constant growth, how he became so tall in the 1st place, and etc).
Sorry for bring back Leonid Stadnik, but since his height is obviously a hoax that really undermines the validity of all the other claims about him (like his constant growth, how he became so tall in the 1st place, and etc).
mask said on 9/Jan/09
Zhang Juncai:
Click Here
look at the beginning of the video when he is measured I guess that if he could stand up straight you would be maybe a couple of inches over 8 feet don't you think so?
Zhang Juncai:
Click Here
look at the beginning of the video when he is measured I guess that if he could stand up straight you would be maybe a couple of inches over 8 feet don't you think so?
Anonymous said on 9/Jan/09
mask? what the hell? i am guessing that's when he didn't develop the bad posture. actually his posture looks bad in that vid too but he still measured nearly 7,9" (instead of the 7,6" eight years later). lol he should have dunked the ball instead of throwing it in.
mask? what the hell? i am guessing that's when he didn't develop the bad posture. actually his posture looks bad in that vid too but he still measured nearly 7,9" (instead of the 7,6" eight years later). lol he should have dunked the ball instead of throwing it in.
mask said on 9/Jan/09
JT it seems that Eddie Carmel was genetic in a certain way:
Click Here(scroll down)
and then a giant I have never heard about before, maybe his height is a sort of legend:
Click Here
JT it seems that Eddie Carmel was genetic in a certain way:
Click Here(scroll down)
and then a giant I have never heard about before, maybe his height is a sort of legend:
Click Here
JT said on 9/Jan/09
I too am a bit skeptical about Eddie Carmel
I too am a bit skeptical about Eddie Carmel
Vladiva said on 8/Jan/09
Anyone know of giant russian lady 19th century.
Anyone know of giant russian lady 19th century.
Anonymous said on 8/Jan/09
Zhang should get measured by Guinness for confirmation of his stature! We finally have a legit 8 footer and now he's being ignored by Guinness!
Zhang should get measured by Guinness for confirmation of his stature! We finally have a legit 8 footer and now he's being ignored by Guinness!
Sandman said on 8/Jan/09
Click Here
List of tallest women. Some heights not accurate and others highly debatable.
Click Here
List of tallest women. Some heights not accurate and others highly debatable.
Indrid Cold said on 8/Jan/09
Are there any photographs on Hu Chung-Rhang. Does anyone have any more information on this individual.
Are there any photographs on Hu Chung-Rhang. Does anyone have any more information on this individual.
Conal Cochrane said on 8/Jan/09
A.Nonny Mouse
I think Zeng Jinlian passed away due to problems related to her condition of gigantism.
Boxer and Rita
I remember that other giantess from China called Hu Chung-Rhang. This young woman had a very short life, though she did bypass Sandy Allen in height.
A.Nonny Mouse
I think Zeng Jinlian passed away due to problems related to her condition of gigantism.
Boxer and Rita
I remember that other giantess from China called Hu Chung-Rhang. This young woman had a very short life, though she did bypass Sandy Allen in height.
Indrid Cold said on 8/Jan/09
The Eunuchoidal giantess Tiliya is unlikely to be alive, I would have thought.
The Indian record book acknowledges another as their tallest woman, so surely Tiliya must have left this world. Never have seen a photograph of this enigmatic individual. As she lived in the modern age, you would think someone somewhere would know. I wonder could someone contact the Indian record book.
The Eunuchoidal giantess Tiliya is unlikely to be alive, I would have thought.
The Indian record book acknowledges another as their tallest woman, so surely Tiliya must have left this world. Never have seen a photograph of this enigmatic individual. As she lived in the modern age, you would think someone somewhere would know. I wonder could someone contact the Indian record book.
Boxerwhiteray said on 8/Jan/09
Rita
Sandy held title of World's Tallest Woman for most of the period since 1976-though she did loose her Crown ever so briefly more than once. Chinese giantess
Zeng Jinlian took the title briefly-however another Chinese giantess Hu Chung
Rhang (Fu Qun Zhang) at 7 ft 7. 85 (1961-1979) Who I believe weighed about 250
pounds was also acknowledged as World's Tallest Woman-thus deposing Sandy very briefly. Yet another giantess "Mulia" was listed for a time as world's Tallest Woman one year-her height being listed at 7 ft 7. 75- though in her casr I believe they recalculated her height and I think she was found to be just below
7 ft 7. The next year Sandy was reinstated. For the best part of thirty years Sandy was Tallest Woman and as we know Zainab Bibi never held that distiction
despite that story.
Rita
Sandy held title of World's Tallest Woman for most of the period since 1976-though she did loose her Crown ever so briefly more than once. Chinese giantess
Zeng Jinlian took the title briefly-however another Chinese giantess Hu Chung
Rhang (Fu Qun Zhang) at 7 ft 7. 85 (1961-1979) Who I believe weighed about 250
pounds was also acknowledged as World's Tallest Woman-thus deposing Sandy very briefly. Yet another giantess "Mulia" was listed for a time as world's Tallest Woman one year-her height being listed at 7 ft 7. 75- though in her casr I believe they recalculated her height and I think she was found to be just below
7 ft 7. The next year Sandy was reinstated. For the best part of thirty years Sandy was Tallest Woman and as we know Zainab Bibi never held that distiction
despite that story.
Xei said on 7/Jan/09
- A documentary (in Spanish) about acromegaly on Dailymotion, where appear Chris Greener, Neil Flingeton,?, Bao Xhisun, Leonid Stadnyk
Acromegaly: Human Giant (9:58 min):Click Here
- A documentary (in Spanish) about acromegaly on Dailymotion, where appear Chris Greener, Neil Flingeton,?, Bao Xhisun, Leonid Stadnyk
Acromegaly: Human Giant (9:58 min):Click Here
Ghost said on 7/Jan/09
Big Show says on 6/Jan/09
mask says on 5/Jan/09
Click Here
Johnny C this is a documentary from a russian forum about giants made by bbc a few years ago try to download it with the links *.rar you see on the page!Hope your pc is able to download it!I've already done it and let me tell you there is also Eddie Carmel!Let me know!
Nice documentary, too bad it's in a language that I don't understand. The first part is pretty funny. We first get to see Robert Wadlow, who's legitimately at the upper end of 8 foot and looks it. Then we get to see Eddie Carmel, who claimed 8'10. LOL, he doesn't even look to be within 2 feet of Robert Wadlow. This guy isn't even 7'6 as Guinness claimed he might be. In most scenes he's only a head taller than the average persons around him. And in the scenes where he does tower over people, you can tell those people are not very tall.
I know he had severe curvature of the spine during the end of his life, but even a 7 footer towers over people. I'll try to cap some of the scenes from the movie somewhere this week.
In that pic of him with his parents Eddie Carmel looks enormous. Could it have been doctored?
Big Show says on 6/Jan/09
mask says on 5/Jan/09
Click Here
Johnny C this is a documentary from a russian forum about giants made by bbc a few years ago try to download it with the links *.rar you see on the page!Hope your pc is able to download it!I've already done it and let me tell you there is also Eddie Carmel!Let me know!
Nice documentary, too bad it's in a language that I don't understand. The first part is pretty funny. We first get to see Robert Wadlow, who's legitimately at the upper end of 8 foot and looks it. Then we get to see Eddie Carmel, who claimed 8'10. LOL, he doesn't even look to be within 2 feet of Robert Wadlow. This guy isn't even 7'6 as Guinness claimed he might be. In most scenes he's only a head taller than the average persons around him. And in the scenes where he does tower over people, you can tell those people are not very tall.
I know he had severe curvature of the spine during the end of his life, but even a 7 footer towers over people. I'll try to cap some of the scenes from the movie somewhere this week.
In that pic of him with his parents Eddie Carmel looks enormous. Could it have been doctored?
Boxerwhiteray said on 7/Jan/09
Rita
Most people in the know should be aware that info regarding Zainab Bibi is incorrect. Sandy was tallest woman for so many years. I think that Tiliya will not be alive now-that being said-have not seen any death detals for her either.
Rita
Most people in the know should be aware that info regarding Zainab Bibi is incorrect. Sandy was tallest woman for so many years. I think that Tiliya will not be alive now-that being said-have not seen any death detals for her either.
Boxerwhiteray said on 7/Jan/09
A. Nonny Mouse.
I do believe you are correct in assuming Tiliya was a eunuchoidal giantess. I know she was listed at 7 ft 5 in GBR-though I do wonder was she officially measured. For some time-I have tried to find a picture of her without success.
It would be excellent if the esteemed Mask or any of us could uncover one.
The woman who is listed as India's tallest woman Svetlana Singh-as you will know was supposed to be 7 ft 2 though turned to be 6 ft 8 and a half. However Gitika Srivastava originally from India-who lives in America is taller at a height of 6 ft 11.
Click Here
A. Nonny Mouse.
I do believe you are correct in assuming Tiliya was a eunuchoidal giantess. I know she was listed at 7 ft 5 in GBR-though I do wonder was she officially measured. For some time-I have tried to find a picture of her without success.
It would be excellent if the esteemed Mask or any of us could uncover one.
The woman who is listed as India's tallest woman Svetlana Singh-as you will know was supposed to be 7 ft 2 though turned to be 6 ft 8 and a half. However Gitika Srivastava originally from India-who lives in America is taller at a height of 6 ft 11.
Click Here
Rita said on 6/Jan/09
Boxer:
Sandy bypassed Tiliya in 1976 .... this Pakistani woman claims Sandy passed HER in 2004! No way. But, of course, the story is going all over the world, written by people who don't check their facts. Yes, I would love to see a pic of Tiliya, who may still be living, and if she is, she's in her 60s. No one seems to have a death date for her.
Boxer:
Sandy bypassed Tiliya in 1976 .... this Pakistani woman claims Sandy passed HER in 2004! No way. But, of course, the story is going all over the world, written by people who don't check their facts. Yes, I would love to see a pic of Tiliya, who may still be living, and if she is, she's in her 60s. No one seems to have a death date for her.
Big Show said on 6/Jan/09
mask says on 5/Jan/09
Click Here
Johnny C this is a documentary from a russian forum about giants made by bbc a few years ago try to download it with the links *.rar you see on the page!Hope your pc is able to download it!I've already done it and let me tell you there is also Eddie Carmel!Let me know!
Nice documentary, too bad it's in a language that I don't understand. The first part is pretty funny. We first get to see Robert Wadlow, who's legitimately at the upper end of 8 foot and looks it. Then we get to see Eddie Carmel, who claimed 8'10. LOL, he doesn't even look to be within 2 feet of Robert Wadlow. This guy isn't even 7'6 as Guinness claimed he might be. In most scenes he's only a head taller than the average persons around him. And in the scenes where he does tower over people, you can tell those people are not very tall.
I know he had severe curvature of the spine during the end of his life, but even a 7 footer towers over people. I'll try to cap some of the scenes from the movie somewhere this week.
mask says on 5/Jan/09
Click Here
Johnny C this is a documentary from a russian forum about giants made by bbc a few years ago try to download it with the links *.rar you see on the page!Hope your pc is able to download it!I've already done it and let me tell you there is also Eddie Carmel!Let me know!
Nice documentary, too bad it's in a language that I don't understand. The first part is pretty funny. We first get to see Robert Wadlow, who's legitimately at the upper end of 8 foot and looks it. Then we get to see Eddie Carmel, who claimed 8'10. LOL, he doesn't even look to be within 2 feet of Robert Wadlow. This guy isn't even 7'6 as Guinness claimed he might be. In most scenes he's only a head taller than the average persons around him. And in the scenes where he does tower over people, you can tell those people are not very tall.
I know he had severe curvature of the spine during the end of his life, but even a 7 footer towers over people. I'll try to cap some of the scenes from the movie somewhere this week.
Boxerwhiteray said on 6/Jan/09
Rita
I wonder if someone confused Pakistani Giantess Zainab Bibi with Indian giantess Tiliya. We know Tiliya was listed as World's tallest women before Sandy. Zainab was born in the 1970's and may not even be 7 ft 2-some sources list her as 6 ft 10.
Rita
I wonder if someone confused Pakistani Giantess Zainab Bibi with Indian giantess Tiliya. We know Tiliya was listed as World's tallest women before Sandy. Zainab was born in the 1970's and may not even be 7 ft 2-some sources list her as 6 ft 10.
Mocho Bunterro said on 6/Jan/09
I hear there were a lady in Mexico about 212.00 cm. Regret not know name.
I hear there were a lady in Mexico about 212.00 cm. Regret not know name.
Rita said on 5/Jan/09
Here's a story on a Pakistani woman who is 7-2. Story says she was the world's tallest woman and deposed by Sandy Allen, but that's not true as Sandy has held the title since 1976, except for one year in the '80s when a Chinese girl had it. Click here: Click Here
Here's a story on a Pakistani woman who is 7-2. Story says she was the world's tallest woman and deposed by Sandy Allen, but that's not true as Sandy has held the title since 1976, except for one year in the '80s when a Chinese girl had it. Click here: Click Here
Aram X said on 5/Jan/09
Sun Fang has longer legs than Yao Defen I think. And is there proof that she's actually taller than Yao Defen? I wouldn't find that hard to believe just like how Zhang is taller than Bao.
Sun Fang has longer legs than Yao Defen I think. And is there proof that she's actually taller than Yao Defen? I wouldn't find that hard to believe just like how Zhang is taller than Bao.
Johnny C said on 5/Jan/09
mask: Unfortunately, I couldn't download the RadpidShare files posted in the Russian forum. Nevertheless, thanks for bringing that BBC documentary to our attention.
Gemini: Regarding the Chinese video link posted here by mask in December, I too had puzzled over how Huang Chang-Chiu could have a four-inch height advantage over Yao Defen. Thanks for resolving this for us - China's Sun Fang is a new living female 7-footer to me. BTW, I couldn't find any photos in the cnsphoto page to which you directed us.
mask: Unfortunately, I couldn't download the RadpidShare files posted in the Russian forum. Nevertheless, thanks for bringing that BBC documentary to our attention.
Gemini: Regarding the Chinese video link posted here by mask in December, I too had puzzled over how Huang Chang-Chiu could have a four-inch height advantage over Yao Defen. Thanks for resolving this for us - China's Sun Fang is a new living female 7-footer to me. BTW, I couldn't find any photos in the cnsphoto page to which you directed us.
Mocho Bunterro said on 5/Jan/09
Me too think that picture of Sun Fang resemble Yao Defen most strongly.
There are some pictures of Yao Defen where she appear like a still life model or even a dummy. Do anyone else notice this.
Me too think that picture of Sun Fang resemble Yao Defen most strongly.
There are some pictures of Yao Defen where she appear like a still life model or even a dummy. Do anyone else notice this.
Conal Cochrane said on 5/Jan/09
Click Here
This book The Giant O'Brien by Hilary Mantel is quite enjoyable.
Click Here
This book The Giant O'Brien by Hilary Mantel is quite enjoyable.
Indrid Cold said on 5/Jan/09
That photo of Sun Fang looked very much like Yao Defen.
Best Wishes of the New Year to everyone.
That photo of Sun Fang looked very much like Yao Defen.
Best Wishes of the New Year to everyone.
Aram X said on 4/Jan/09
Nippu, maybe the 2nd biggest Obama supporter is George Bell or Kenny George?
Nippu, maybe the 2nd biggest Obama supporter is George Bell or Kenny George?
Aram X said on 4/Jan/09
Don Koehler has absolutely terrible posture!
Don Koehler has absolutely terrible posture!
Johnny C said on 4/Jan/09
Highman: I sent e-mail to you before Christmas about my websites. As I said here on 30/Dec, please let me know if you've changed your e-mail address. Thanks.
Highman: I sent e-mail to you before Christmas about my websites. As I said here on 30/Dec, please let me know if you've changed your e-mail address. Thanks.
mytg8 said on 4/Jan/09
Superba, Mask! I wonder how old that video is. And Koehler didn't have the deep voice of most acromegalic giants.
Superba, Mask! I wonder how old that video is. And Koehler didn't have the deep voice of most acromegalic giants.
Rita said on 4/Jan/09
Gemini:
There were no photos with those links. Just some cute pandas and Chinese writing.
Gemini:
There were no photos with those links. Just some cute pandas and Chinese writing.
Highman said on 4/Jan/09
Johnny C: What happened to your website? We all used to reference it and it was very helpful. I saved all the pictures and data on it but it appears to be gone.
Johnny C: What happened to your website? We all used to reference it and it was very helpful. I saved all the pictures and data on it but it appears to be gone.
Gemini said on 3/Jan/09
In the video link posted by mask on Dec. 19
Click Here
The woman in the video is not Yao Defen. Her name is Sun Fang, a different Chinese woman over 7 feet tall.
More photos of her are at:
Click Here
A 2006 article gave her height as 2.35m:
Click Here
In the video link posted by mask on Dec. 19
Click Here
The woman in the video is not Yao Defen. Her name is Sun Fang, a different Chinese woman over 7 feet tall.
More photos of her are at:
Click Here
A 2006 article gave her height as 2.35m:
Click Here
chris said on 3/Jan/09
gee, guys who have been dead for 60-70 years almost never show up at night clubs...congratulations anonymous !
gee, guys who have been dead for 60-70 years almost never show up at night clubs...congratulations anonymous !
A. Nonny Mouse said on 3/Jan/09
If by "numbered lists" you mean in order of height, it wouldn't wotk very well, because if you look at the lists you will see that large numbers of people are the same height. The lists are already sorted to a considerable extent.
If by "numbered lists" you mean in order of height, it wouldn't wotk very well, because if you look at the lists you will see that large numbers of people are the same height. The lists are already sorted to a considerable extent.
Boxerwhiteray said on 3/Jan/09
Click Here
Here is a picture of the Van Droysen Sisters. Otherwise Annie Haase and Dora Helms. They are listed at 7 ft 2 and 6 ft 9 (unconfirmed heights) on this site. In this photo I would say the difference appears to me like 8 inches or so. One author says there was a foot difference. They were sometimes billed at 8 ft 4 and 7 ft 4, which we know is an exaggerastion. At one time GBR indicated that the taller one Katja Van Dyke "Annie Haase" was not more than 6 ft 11. However it appears they had confused her with Dora. Though these women had so many different aliases and variations of spelling their names. Annie as well as being called Katja-was sometimes called Elsa. Dora was sometimes called Hilda or Charlotte. As well as Van Droysen it was somes Dorryson or Van Dorryson.
Van Dyke was sometimes Van Dijk or other variations. Kayja was Katya or Kaaje.
Very confusing. Both of these women were said to have weighed around 33 stone or 462 pounds.
Click Here
Here is a picture of the Van Droysen Sisters. Otherwise Annie Haase and Dora Helms. They are listed at 7 ft 2 and 6 ft 9 (unconfirmed heights) on this site. In this photo I would say the difference appears to me like 8 inches or so. One author says there was a foot difference. They were sometimes billed at 8 ft 4 and 7 ft 4, which we know is an exaggerastion. At one time GBR indicated that the taller one Katja Van Dyke "Annie Haase" was not more than 6 ft 11. However it appears they had confused her with Dora. Though these women had so many different aliases and variations of spelling their names. Annie as well as being called Katja-was sometimes called Elsa. Dora was sometimes called Hilda or Charlotte. As well as Van Droysen it was somes Dorryson or Van Dorryson.
Van Dyke was sometimes Van Dijk or other variations. Kayja was Katya or Kaaje.
Very confusing. Both of these women were said to have weighed around 33 stone or 462 pounds.
xei said on 1/Jan/09
Thank you very much Johnny C!.
Could you include in your web site numbered lists and sorted by height?. Would be very interesting for all.
I take this opportunity to ask about Kenny George, center of the University of North Carolina-Asheville. He was injured, but the latest news are tragic: it seems that he has been amputee part of his right foot due to being afflicted with Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Does it know something more about this?
Thank you very much Johnny C!.
Could you include in your web site numbered lists and sorted by height?. Would be very interesting for all.
I take this opportunity to ask about Kenny George, center of the University of North Carolina-Asheville. He was injured, but the latest news are tragic: it seems that he has been amputee part of his right foot due to being afflicted with Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Does it know something more about this?
Anonymous said on 1/Jan/09
I met Robert Wadlow ata night club last week and I asked him how tall he was. He said he was 8'4 but always wears 5 inch munsters in public. So there! he's a legit 8'4 guy!
I met Robert Wadlow ata night club last week and I asked him how tall he was. He said he was 8'4 but always wears 5 inch munsters in public. So there! he's a legit 8'4 guy!
Chaz said on 1/Jan/09
Looks like from that,it was only a evening shoe height of Bao and jun cai,one things for sure Jun Cai is the taller,
Looks like from that,it was only a evening shoe height of Bao and jun cai,one things for sure Jun Cai is the taller,
Xei said on 1/Jan/09
Another forum about the same subject:
La persona m
Another forum about the same subject:
La persona m
Johnny C said on 14/Oct/07
mask: Many thanks for identifying those "mystery giants".
mask: Many thanks for identifying those "mystery giants".
Johnny C said on 14/Oct/07
ras: This listing of tall women may be a more reliable reference source Click Here
ras: This listing of tall women may be a more reliable reference source Click Here
blog_runner said on 14/Oct/07
ras: you have only to see the design of that webpage to know its not a reliable website, if you search Robert Wadlow on google, there you will see a webpage where Goliath is listed!
and we can´t mix real people with personages that don´t exist
ras: you have only to see the design of that webpage to know its not a reliable website, if you search Robert Wadlow on google, there you will see a webpage where Goliath is listed!
and we can´t mix real people with personages that don´t exist
mask said on 14/Oct/07
Johnny C I would like to help you to identify some of your "mystery giants" if you allow me:
Unknown giant # 8 Vaino Myllyrinne
Unknown giant # 15 Max Palmer
Unknown giant # 37 Santhosh Kumar
Unknown giant #57 Mark
Eaton(https://www.nbrpa.com/news/featurearchive/06annualreunion.aspx)
Unknown giant #6 Jim Tarver
Unknown giant # 17 Antonin Cros
Unknown giant #24 Wilt Chamberlain
Johnny C I would like to help you to identify some of your "mystery giants" if you allow me:
Unknown giant # 8 Vaino Myllyrinne
Unknown giant # 15 Max Palmer
Unknown giant # 37 Santhosh Kumar
Unknown giant #57 Mark
Eaton(https://www.nbrpa.com/news/featurearchive/06annualreunion.aspx)
Unknown giant #6 Jim Tarver
Unknown giant # 17 Antonin Cros
Unknown giant #24 Wilt Chamberlain
ras said on 14/Oct/07
What do you guys think about the ridiculous listings in this page?
Click Here
Kind of like reminds me the story of that chinese emperor who was supposedly 9 ft 5.5. Can you find something about the women listed at 2.40 and over (except zeng jinlian, we all know she's actually and officially the tallest woman ever)? The Liu Yu Qing listing at 9 ft 2 is so laughable...
What do you guys think about the ridiculous listings in this page?
Click Here
Kind of like reminds me the story of that chinese emperor who was supposedly 9 ft 5.5. Can you find something about the women listed at 2.40 and over (except zeng jinlian, we all know she's actually and officially the tallest woman ever)? The Liu Yu Qing listing at 9 ft 2 is so laughable...
Johnny C said on 13/Oct/07
hirise: Panagiotis Fasoulas now has an entry in my websites Click Here Click Here
hirise: Panagiotis Fasoulas now has an entry in my websites Click Here Click Here
hirise said on 13/Oct/07
Hey mask you on a giantfest with your "giant montage". SOMEBODY STOP HIM! He's out of control!
Hey Johnny C, I have a new 7 footer for you. Panagiotis Fasoulas of Greece is 214 cm and played for the Greek Eurobasket champions of 1987. I was there in Greece seeing him play on tv. When Greece defeated Russia in the seventh game Fasoulas played opposite Vladimir Tkachenko. After his retirement Fasoulas became politicaly active and was elected a member of Parliament. I wonder if he is the world's tallest living politician. After his tenure in the Greek Parliament he continued to be proactive in furthering the strength of Greece where his is now the mayor of Pireus, the port suburb of greater Athens. You can look him under Wikepedia and click his personal website. Also in google there are photos of him to upload.
Hey mask you on a giantfest with your "giant montage". SOMEBODY STOP HIM! He's out of control!
Hey Johnny C, I have a new 7 footer for you. Panagiotis Fasoulas of Greece is 214 cm and played for the Greek Eurobasket champions of 1987. I was there in Greece seeing him play on tv. When Greece defeated Russia in the seventh game Fasoulas played opposite Vladimir Tkachenko. After his retirement Fasoulas became politicaly active and was elected a member of Parliament. I wonder if he is the world's tallest living politician. After his tenure in the Greek Parliament he continued to be proactive in furthering the strength of Greece where his is now the mayor of Pireus, the port suburb of greater Athens. You can look him under Wikepedia and click his personal website. Also in google there are photos of him to upload.
blog_runner said on 12/Oct/07
Someone has videos from youtube about tall clubs?
for example: TCI, where appears Ragchaa Narka, Dave Rasmussen...
Ah¡, soory, the other day, I made a mistake writting my nick, I wrote blog_ruinner
Someone has videos from youtube about tall clubs?
for example: TCI, where appears Ragchaa Narka, Dave Rasmussen...
Ah¡, soory, the other day, I made a mistake writting my nick, I wrote blog_ruinner
mask said on 12/Oct/07
Thank you Poker Portal! I was joking obviously! Best regards from Italy!
Thank you Poker Portal! I was joking obviously! Best regards from Italy!
Poker Portal said on 12/Oct/07
Mask: Wow! Incredible find. Obviously you are the best.
Mask: Wow! Incredible find. Obviously you are the best.
Poker Portal said on 12/Oct/07
Giants in English history (2 pages) - Click Here
Giants in history, myth and legend (5 pages) - Click Here
Giants in English history (2 pages) - Click Here
Giants in history, myth and legend (5 pages) - Click Here
Mamun said on 11/Oct/07
Thank you Johnny c for your contribution
Thank you Johnny c for your contribution
mask said on 11/Oct/07
Johnny C scroll down this page looking from left to right:
Click Here
the last two pics portray Andy Charlton-van Volkenburgh
Johnny C scroll down this page looking from left to right:
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the last two pics portray Andy Charlton-van Volkenburgh
mask said on 11/Oct/07
Please Johnny C read about Zhao Liang:
Click Here
he was measured in public and found to be 225 cm
Please Johnny C read about Zhao Liang:
Click Here
he was measured in public and found to be 225 cm
Johnny C said on 11/Oct/07
mask: 7 ft 2 inches (218.44 cm) James Lee Donaldson III now has an entry in my websites Click Here Click Here Click Here
mask: 7 ft 2 inches (218.44 cm) James Lee Donaldson III now has an entry in my websites Click Here Click Here Click Here
Johnny C said on 11/Oct/07
Poker Portal: Many thanks for bringing our attention to 7 ft 4 inches (223.52 cm) Modeste Mailhot, who now has an entry in my website Click Here
If you'd care to leave your name in a comment for one of my tallest folks websites, I'll happily credit your input to their compilation according to your first name (I'll delete the comment, rather than posting it).
Poker Portal: Many thanks for bringing our attention to 7 ft 4 inches (223.52 cm) Modeste Mailhot, who now has an entry in my website Click Here
If you'd care to leave your name in a comment for one of my tallest folks websites, I'll happily credit your input to their compilation according to your first name (I'll delete the comment, rather than posting it).
Mamun said on 11/Oct/07
Radhoune Charbib was measured recently in Japan was found only 228 cm barefoot . The footage of this measurement is found in this site .
Regards , Mamun
Radhoune Charbib was measured recently in Japan was found only 228 cm barefoot . The footage of this measurement is found in this site .
Regards , Mamun
blog_ruinner said on 11/Oct/07
I don´t understand why Zafarullah Satti & Zainab Bibi can mention they are world´s tallest living people if it´s sure they are very much shorter than Sandy Allen, Leonid Stadnik, Yao Defen, Bao Xishun...
Muhammad Riaz exibited hisself at a exposition in Malaysia as the tallest living man, But he is only 2,33m and Radhouane Charbib is 2,36m
I don´t understand why Zafarullah Satti & Zainab Bibi can mention they are world´s tallest living people if it´s sure they are very much shorter than Sandy Allen, Leonid Stadnik, Yao Defen, Bao Xishun...
Muhammad Riaz exibited hisself at a exposition in Malaysia as the tallest living man, But he is only 2,33m and Radhouane Charbib is 2,36m
Mamun said on 11/Oct/07
My friends does anybody here have a picture with Alam channa or Alam Channa with other very tall people . If you do then please send them to this site .
I would very much appreciat that .
Regards , Mamun
My friends does anybody here have a picture with Alam channa or Alam Channa with other very tall people . If you do then please send them to this site .
I would very much appreciat that .
Regards , Mamun
sky's da limit said on 11/Oct/07
still nothing on george bell ?
can anyone find videos of jaber rouzbahani.. or calvin lane the videos on his site wont work --
still nothing on george bell ?
can anyone find videos of jaber rouzbahani.. or calvin lane the videos on his site wont work --
Poker Portal said on 11/Oct/07
Johnny C: a new giant for you.
Full name - Modeste Mailhot
Height - 7'4"
Date of birth - 9 July 1763
Date of death - 28 February 1834
Place of birth - St-Pierre-les-Becquets
Alias - géant canadien
Website links - Click Here
He also had a bodyweight of 619 pounds. A smaller version of Mills Darden?
Johnny C: a new giant for you.
Full name - Modeste Mailhot
Height - 7'4"
Date of birth - 9 July 1763
Date of death - 28 February 1834
Place of birth - St-Pierre-les-Becquets
Alias - géant canadien
Website links - Click Here
He also had a bodyweight of 619 pounds. A smaller version of Mills Darden?
Poker Portal said on 11/Oct/07
Mystery giant (scroll down) - Click Here
Huang Changqiu - Click Here
Bourgeois - Click Here
Mystery giant (scroll down) - Click Here
Huang Changqiu - Click Here
Bourgeois - Click Here
Highman said on 10/Oct/07
Grady Patterson is still something else... His fingers look very long like Wadlows and Rogan... Yet his face looks horribly disfigured (no wonder why he liked the shelter of his church!).
Did you ever find Dr. Tremont?? He died in 1968 right?? May be hard to find.
However, John Carroll is still even more of an enigma.... But kudos to Johnny C for unearthing Grady Patterson... this Board really is the go to source for this kind of stuff....I think Guinness with Stadnyk has really come unhinged....Xi Shun should ask for a measurement face to face with Leonid....
Grady Patterson is still something else... His fingers look very long like Wadlows and Rogan... Yet his face looks horribly disfigured (no wonder why he liked the shelter of his church!).
Did you ever find Dr. Tremont?? He died in 1968 right?? May be hard to find.
However, John Carroll is still even more of an enigma.... But kudos to Johnny C for unearthing Grady Patterson... this Board really is the go to source for this kind of stuff....I think Guinness with Stadnyk has really come unhinged....Xi Shun should ask for a measurement face to face with Leonid....
mask said on 10/Oct/07
Thank you Johnny C here is another giant for you:
Click Here
Click Here
Click Here
if you want a complete biography go to Click Here"k".com/index.php?title=James_Donaldson
Thank you Johnny C here is another giant for you:
Click Here
Click Here
Click Here
if you want a complete biography go to Click Here"k".com/index.php?title=James_Donaldson
Johnny C said on 10/Oct/07
mask: This website is now updated to include a new Vladimir Tkachenko photo Click Here
mask: This website is now updated to include a new Vladimir Tkachenko photo Click Here
mask said on 10/Oct/07
Johnny C time to update your site with some new photos about Vladimir Tkachenko while attending a celebration in June 18th 2007 let me tell you that the second pic from the bottom in the first column portrays him with the host and his son Igor who is so much shorter than him standing at "only" 6'7".
Click Here
A curiosity: Vladimir inherited his tallness from his great grandfather!Like me!
In fact I'm about 6'1" and the only person in my family standing above 6'0" was my great grandfather on my mother's side he stood about 6'3"!
Johnny C time to update your site with some new photos about Vladimir Tkachenko while attending a celebration in June 18th 2007 let me tell you that the second pic from the bottom in the first column portrays him with the host and his son Igor who is so much shorter than him standing at "only" 6'7".
Click Here
A curiosity: Vladimir inherited his tallness from his great grandfather!Like me!
In fact I'm about 6'1" and the only person in my family standing above 6'0" was my great grandfather on my mother's side he stood about 6'3"!
mask said on 10/Oct/07
Click Here
Click Here
Click Here(read carefully about Eddie Carmel grandfather's height)
Click Here
Click Here
Click Here
Click Here(read carefully about Eddie Carmel grandfather's height)
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Poker Portal said on 10/Oct/07
blog_runner: Leonid's mum doesn't look that tall to me.
blog_runner: Leonid's mum doesn't look that tall to me.
LV said on 10/Oct/07
Big Show, the difference between Smits and those other guys is that he has never been listed at anything under 7'4" at any point during his pro or college career. Some of those others guys' heights fluctuate based on what shoes they are wearing during their measurements and for some, they've grown (which is rumored for Yao). Smits was always a solid 4" taller than Shaq and was 3" shorter than Muresan/Bol. I'm not 100% certain on his height, but I'm arguably his biggest fan and have tons of literature, basketball cards, articles, etc on him. I live and work near where he resides and hope to run into him one day and I'll be sure to ask his barefoot height when I see him.
Big Show, the difference between Smits and those other guys is that he has never been listed at anything under 7'4" at any point during his pro or college career. Some of those others guys' heights fluctuate based on what shoes they are wearing during their measurements and for some, they've grown (which is rumored for Yao). Smits was always a solid 4" taller than Shaq and was 3" shorter than Muresan/Bol. I'm not 100% certain on his height, but I'm arguably his biggest fan and have tons of literature, basketball cards, articles, etc on him. I live and work near where he resides and hope to run into him one day and I'll be sure to ask his barefoot height when I see him.
Highman said on 9/Oct/07
Mask you are amazing!!! I can't blow-up those death certificates though because I lose the graphic resolution when I try....
The unnamed Giant who was a bell-hop in one of your links looked tall....
Mask you are amazing!!! I can't blow-up those death certificates though because I lose the graphic resolution when I try....
The unnamed Giant who was a bell-hop in one of your links looked tall....
blog_runner said on 9/Oct/07
At 7footersplus website, Fernando Romay is billed as 6ft 11.386in But I´m sure he is 7footer I have sawn him on tv many times and he seems like 7,3 or more,
Sometimes a person seemms like taller or shorter than he or she in in a photo, because s/he is appearing between very short or very tall people.
Leonid seems like short because you have sawn him in a photo with tall people
At 7footersplus website, Fernando Romay is billed as 6ft 11.386in But I´m sure he is 7footer I have sawn him on tv many times and he seems like 7,3 or more,
Sometimes a person seemms like taller or shorter than he or she in in a photo, because s/he is appearing between very short or very tall people.
Leonid seems like short because you have sawn him in a photo with tall people
Big Show said on 9/Oct/07
Nippu says on 9/Oct/07
Near by me is dvd/game shop and i see Satyricon there but i didt buy it. It´s still there but i hear in this board that it´s only small part. It cost about 20€/28$.
I wouldn't bother buying it. A few months ago I downloaded it and I couldn't spot Nashnush in it. I hadn't watch the movie in it's entirely but only fast forwarded it, but I couldn't spot any extremely tall person in it. He's suppose to appear during a scene on a barge. There are several barge scenes in the movie, but I couldn't spot him anywhere. If he's in the movie it's a really short appearance (maybe only a few seconds).
Nippu says on 9/Oct/07
Near by me is dvd/game shop and i see Satyricon there but i didt buy it. It´s still there but i hear in this board that it´s only small part. It cost about 20€/28$.
I wouldn't bother buying it. A few months ago I downloaded it and I couldn't spot Nashnush in it. I hadn't watch the movie in it's entirely but only fast forwarded it, but I couldn't spot any extremely tall person in it. He's suppose to appear during a scene on a barge. There are several barge scenes in the movie, but I couldn't spot him anywhere. If he's in the movie it's a really short appearance (maybe only a few seconds).
Nippu said on 9/Oct/07
Near by me is dvd/game shop and i see Satyricon there but i didt buy it. It´s still there but i hear in this board that it´s only small part. It cost about 20€/28$.
Near by me is dvd/game shop and i see Satyricon there but i didt buy it. It´s still there but i hear in this board that it´s only small part. It cost about 20€/28$.
Big Show said on 9/Oct/07
LV says on 8/Oct/07
Big Show, not all NBA'ers are measured in shoes, particularly the tall ones.
Where did I quote that all NBA'ere are measured in shoes. I said most of them are. So basketball heights are by no means evidence unless we know for certain that basketball players were measured barefoot. Smits has always been referred to in the Netherlands as being 224 cm tall (which is equal to 7'4 1/5), but seeing as some basketball players get listed with there shoes on and some don't how do we know for sure that Smits height is a barefoot listing. Is there any documentation that will prove this? Yao Ming is listed as 7'6 by the NBA, yet he was listed as 225cm (7'4.5) during the 2004 Olympics and in one pic he was shorter than 7'6 Shawn Bradley.
LV says on 8/Oct/07
Big Show, not all NBA'ers are measured in shoes, particularly the tall ones.
Where did I quote that all NBA'ere are measured in shoes. I said most of them are. So basketball heights are by no means evidence unless we know for certain that basketball players were measured barefoot. Smits has always been referred to in the Netherlands as being 224 cm tall (which is equal to 7'4 1/5), but seeing as some basketball players get listed with there shoes on and some don't how do we know for sure that Smits height is a barefoot listing. Is there any documentation that will prove this? Yao Ming is listed as 7'6 by the NBA, yet he was listed as 225cm (7'4.5) during the 2004 Olympics and in one pic he was shorter than 7'6 Shawn Bradley.
andrew the giant said on 9/Oct/07
Wow, Sidibe has some pretty limited movement. Granted he's quite tall, but I can't see him being quick enough for the NBA.
Has anyone found the scene in "Satyricon" with Nashnush? I still can't believe he's 8 feet based on the picture we've seen.
Wow, Sidibe has some pretty limited movement. Granted he's quite tall, but I can't see him being quick enough for the NBA.
Has anyone found the scene in "Satyricon" with Nashnush? I still can't believe he's 8 feet based on the picture we've seen.
LV said on 8/Oct/07
Wow, that kid is a MAJOR project. He doesn't even know how to dribble or dunk!
Wow, that kid is a MAJOR project. He doesn't even know how to dribble or dunk!
LV said on 8/Oct/07
Big Show, not all NBA'ers are measured in shoes, particularly the tall ones. They have the option of being listed as their barefoot height and most do (Ming, Bradley, Bol, Muresan, etc). I've seen Smits referred to as 7'4 1/4" on a Dutch website a long time ago. I don't buy 7'3" barefoot for him. Keep in mind I've seen nearly every pro game Smits played in. Several in person.
Big Show, not all NBA'ers are measured in shoes, particularly the tall ones. They have the option of being listed as their barefoot height and most do (Ming, Bradley, Bol, Muresan, etc). I've seen Smits referred to as 7'4 1/4" on a Dutch website a long time ago. I don't buy 7'3" barefoot for him. Keep in mind I've seen nearly every pro game Smits played in. Several in person.
Highman said on 8/Oct/07
Johnny C: You are killing me with Musutuman, Tibetan Giant and Uppal all at 7-11 with zero evidence to support any of them. I just don't buy any of them at that height....
Johnny C: You are killing me with Musutuman, Tibetan Giant and Uppal all at 7-11 with zero evidence to support any of them. I just don't buy any of them at that height....
Highman said on 8/Oct/07
Big Guy: There is no evidence to really support Uppal being an 8 footer. I have looked at many pictures but they are horrible angles. There is the video made before he went to surger and he was standing next to a car. If we can get the cars height then maybe that could suggest his height. No one has gotten that car's height.
Big Guy: There is no evidence to really support Uppal being an 8 footer. I have looked at many pictures but they are horrible angles. There is the video made before he went to surger and he was standing next to a car. If we can get the cars height then maybe that could suggest his height. No one has gotten that car's height.
sky's da limit said on 8/Oct/07
a video of 7 feet 6 basketball player malick sidibe
Click Here
scroll down ..number 4 from top of the page
any news on george bell ?
a video of 7 feet 6 basketball player malick sidibe
Click Here
scroll down ..number 4 from top of the page
any news on george bell ?
Nippu said on 8/Oct/07
At least Finnish version of Guinness book says that there is no evidence for Stadnyk be Tallest man. They still say that offically Xi shun is tallest. Sorry Stadnyk:)
At least Finnish version of Guinness book says that there is no evidence for Stadnyk be Tallest man. They still say that offically Xi shun is tallest. Sorry Stadnyk:)
Nippu said on 8/Oct/07
Fingleton is tall but he is not gigantic. He´s quite skinny and his hands r not very big. So he might be just lucky because it´s quite rear in those heights. Hope
to see him acting in some movies.
Fingleton is tall but he is not gigantic. He´s quite skinny and his hands r not very big. So he might be just lucky because it´s quite rear in those heights. Hope
to see him acting in some movies.
Big Guy said on 8/Oct/07
While I realize it is a moot point now, I believe that Vikas Uppal was a legit 8 footer. In the photos and videos I have seen he was taller then any of the
current giants we talk about. It's a shame there was no public measurement of
him. Also, no matter how many videos, pictures, stories, etc. I see. There is/was no one close to Wadlow. He was in a seperate class in my opinion.
His size was staggering. I believe he could have passed 9 FEET. That is hard
to believe.
While I realize it is a moot point now, I believe that Vikas Uppal was a legit 8 footer. In the photos and videos I have seen he was taller then any of the
current giants we talk about. It's a shame there was no public measurement of
him. Also, no matter how many videos, pictures, stories, etc. I see. There is/was no one close to Wadlow. He was in a seperate class in my opinion.
His size was staggering. I believe he could have passed 9 FEET. That is hard
to believe.
Big Guy said on 8/Oct/07
I saw the TLC shows last night. Stadnik is a very interesting case. I have seen
photos of him where he looked absolutly huge and then photo's of him where he
looked 7'5"-7'6". In the show last night Dr. Besser was stated as being 6'4".
He was standing next to Leonard and based on that Leonard could be 7'6" at best. Also saw poor Yao Defen. She was measured at 7'8" on the show. This poor
woman is a mess. She can't stand without support, her face is very distorted,
she has all kinds of medical issues. So sad. Once again, while I do not know
that much about him, Fingleton at 7'7"+, has to be the healthiest giant I have
every seen. He looks fine, walks fine, just appears perfectly normal only king
size. If that is so, he sure is one lucky guy.
I saw the TLC shows last night. Stadnik is a very interesting case. I have seen
photos of him where he looked absolutly huge and then photo's of him where he
looked 7'5"-7'6". In the show last night Dr. Besser was stated as being 6'4".
He was standing next to Leonard and based on that Leonard could be 7'6" at best. Also saw poor Yao Defen. She was measured at 7'8" on the show. This poor
woman is a mess. She can't stand without support, her face is very distorted,
she has all kinds of medical issues. So sad. Once again, while I do not know
that much about him, Fingleton at 7'7"+, has to be the healthiest giant I have
every seen. He looks fine, walks fine, just appears perfectly normal only king
size. If that is so, he sure is one lucky guy.
Highman said on 8/Oct/07
Saw the TLC shows last night. The Yao Defen was measured lying down at only 7-8.... I sure she is today taller than Sandy Allen is today but she is no 8 footer, that's for sure. She is in a very sorry situation. However I think it was prudent for the Chinese Doctors to not operate if they didn't feel secure with her ability to survive.... Unlike Uppal.
I still cannot believe that Stadnyk was given a physical and Dr. Bessers didn't measure him for Height, limbs, fingers, foot size, etc. In another TLC program Dave Rassmussen was given a physical for Marphan's Syndrome and the physician measured him and his extremeties.... yet Besser didn't measure Stadnyk?!??
Also, if I see one more show with him toting around that hoaky Certificate of a measurement. I wish Guinness would get it right..... they did show a picture of Zhang in the Yao Defen program.....but no mention of his name....
Saw the TLC shows last night. The Yao Defen was measured lying down at only 7-8.... I sure she is today taller than Sandy Allen is today but she is no 8 footer, that's for sure. She is in a very sorry situation. However I think it was prudent for the Chinese Doctors to not operate if they didn't feel secure with her ability to survive.... Unlike Uppal.
I still cannot believe that Stadnyk was given a physical and Dr. Bessers didn't measure him for Height, limbs, fingers, foot size, etc. In another TLC program Dave Rassmussen was given a physical for Marphan's Syndrome and the physician measured him and his extremeties.... yet Besser didn't measure Stadnyk?!??
Also, if I see one more show with him toting around that hoaky Certificate of a measurement. I wish Guinness would get it right..... they did show a picture of Zhang in the Yao Defen program.....but no mention of his name....
Poker Portal said on 8/Oct/07
Kemble: Not sure when and where he died. Johnny C's website shows him as still alive in 1958. In the meantime, here are some pictures of an 'ageing' Jan van Albert (2 pictures on page 1 and another on page 2) -
Click Here
Kemble: Not sure when and where he died. Johnny C's website shows him as still alive in 1958. In the meantime, here are some pictures of an 'ageing' Jan van Albert (2 pictures on page 1 and another on page 2) -
Click Here
mask said on 8/Oct/07
Johnny C it was me to post the articles I forgot the nickname!
Johnny C it was me to post the articles I forgot the nickname!
Kemble said on 8/Oct/07
Because I once saw him, it is a small ambition of mine to find out when "Jan Van Albert" died. Are there any Netherlands folk amongst us who might know how to discover the date? I'm assuming he died in his own country.
Because I once saw him, it is a small ambition of mine to find out when "Jan Van Albert" died. Are there any Netherlands folk amongst us who might know how to discover the date? I'm assuming he died in his own country.
Big Show said on 8/Oct/07
Rik Smits was listed by the NBA as 7'4 and we all know they measure most of their athletes with their shoes on. I think Rik Smits is 7'3 barefeet. Rob Bruintjes is not the second tallest Dutchman, unless Robert Zwaan has passed away. In the 90's Robert Zwaan was the tallest Dutchman according to Guinness with a height of 223 cm (7'3.8). To my knowledge Rob Bruintjes has never been credited with the title "tallest Dutch person". Nowadays the Dutch edition of Guinness doesn't list the tallest person from The Netherlands anymore, but according to KLM, which is a organisation for tall people, the tallest Dutchman is 7'6.5 and the tallest member of KLM is 7'3.8 (he's the guy on the pic with Rob Bruintjes. He doesn't like publicity so I believe these pics are one of the few that there are of him). Here's another pic of him:
Click Here
Rik Smits was listed by the NBA as 7'4 and we all know they measure most of their athletes with their shoes on. I think Rik Smits is 7'3 barefeet. Rob Bruintjes is not the second tallest Dutchman, unless Robert Zwaan has passed away. In the 90's Robert Zwaan was the tallest Dutchman according to Guinness with a height of 223 cm (7'3.8). To my knowledge Rob Bruintjes has never been credited with the title "tallest Dutch person". Nowadays the Dutch edition of Guinness doesn't list the tallest person from The Netherlands anymore, but according to KLM, which is a organisation for tall people, the tallest Dutchman is 7'6.5 and the tallest member of KLM is 7'3.8 (he's the guy on the pic with Rob Bruintjes. He doesn't like publicity so I believe these pics are one of the few that there are of him). Here's another pic of him:
Click Here
Johnny C said on 7/Oct/07
Anonymous: Excellent "New York Times" 1890s articles.
Anonymous: Excellent "New York Times" 1890s articles.
LV said on 7/Oct/07
I sorry, I meant tallest living Dutch citizen.
I sorry, I meant tallest living Dutch citizen.
Highman said on 7/Oct/07
Does anyone really believe he is 8 feet?? I saw one picture that he looked 7-10 on... but 8 feet??? Anyone here believe that is true?
Does anyone really believe he is 8 feet?? I saw one picture that he looked 7-10 on... but 8 feet??? Anyone here believe that is true?
blog_runner said on 7/Oct/07
Leonid Stadnik didn´t wabt to be measured, then his height wasn´t published on guinness world records´ book, but when he was measured, was discovered that he is 8ft 3.5in, the world´s tallest living ma Why did he want to be measured? maybe to be an anonimous, as he Dutch Giant, He wanted a normal life, and not be famous
Leonid Stadnik didn´t wabt to be measured, then his height wasn´t published on guinness world records´ book, but when he was measured, was discovered that he is 8ft 3.5in, the world´s tallest living ma Why did he want to be measured? maybe to be an anonimous, as he Dutch Giant, He wanted a normal life, and not be famous
jamie said on 7/Oct/07
I found the pictures of the 'unknown' dutch giant via Click Here a dutch website for tall people. On several dutch websites and TV progs the tallest person in holland is given as 230cm but prefers to live anonymously, whereas Bruintjes is fast becoming a 'professional' tall person. I think but am no means sure that the guy in the photographs must be that 230cm person. Bruintjes is now classified as the second tallest dutch citizen, as Smits is now an American citizen. The webmaster of langzijn, JP, who is rather tall himself, might be able to assist.
I found the pictures of the 'unknown' dutch giant via Click Here a dutch website for tall people. On several dutch websites and TV progs the tallest person in holland is given as 230cm but prefers to live anonymously, whereas Bruintjes is fast becoming a 'professional' tall person. I think but am no means sure that the guy in the photographs must be that 230cm person. Bruintjes is now classified as the second tallest dutch citizen, as Smits is now an American citizen. The webmaster of langzijn, JP, who is rather tall himself, might be able to assist.
Johnny C said on 7/Oct/07
“Dutch giant”, 7 ft 7.33 inches (232.00 cm) (unconfirmed height), c. 1965 - fl. 2007 Click Here
“Dutch giant”, 7 ft 7.33 inches (232.00 cm) (unconfirmed height), c. 1965 - fl. 2007 Click Here
LV said on 6/Oct/07
I believe Rik Smits is credited for being the tallest Dutch citizen at 7'4 1/4" and is surely the most well-known Dutch athlete (at least in the states).
I believe Rik Smits is credited for being the tallest Dutch citizen at 7'4 1/4" and is surely the most well-known Dutch athlete (at least in the states).
blog_runner said on 6/Oct/07
I have seen the Dutch are the tallest èp`le in Europe with English and Germans. the shortest are the Spanish, portugueses, and Italians, hwo are 2ft shorter than the firsts. the tallest people in the world are tutsis of Rwanda and Burundi, and Dinkas of Sudan, hwo are 6ft 4-5in
I have seen the Dutch are the tallest èp`le in Europe with English and Germans. the shortest are the Spanish, portugueses, and Italians, hwo are 2ft shorter than the firsts. the tallest people in the world are tutsis of Rwanda and Burundi, and Dinkas of Sudan, hwo are 6ft 4-5in
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