8 ft 11 in (272 cm)
Robert Wadlow was measured at 8 ft 11 in (272 cm) in 1940, as recorded by Guinness World Records. Last measurement.
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How tall was Robert Wadlow?
Robert Wadlow was measured at 8 ft 11 in (272 cm) in 1940, as recorded by Guinness World Records.
Robert Wadlow’s 8 ft 11 in (272 cm) is very tall for a US man: more than 95 in 100 US men are shorter.
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Robert Wadlow beside others
Robert Wadlow is the tallest of the 29 record holders we have heights for: John Rogan (8 ft 9 in) is next, 2 in (5 cm) shorter.
- Gabriel Estêvão Monjane: 8 ft 1 in (246 cm), 10 in (26 cm) shorter than Robert Wadlow.
- Patrick Cotter O'Brien: 8 ft 0 in (244 cm), 11 in (28 cm) shorter than Robert Wadlow.
- Anna Haining Bates: 7 ft 11 in (241 cm), 1 ft 0 in (31 cm) shorter than Robert Wadlow.
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Where this height comes from
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