Sultan Kosen from Turkey, who measured 8 feet 2.8 inches (251 centimetres) in February 2011, is recognised as the tallest living man by the Guinness World Records. Kosen also holds the world record for the largest hands which measure 11.2 inches each. Previously, the tallest living person was Xi Shun from China who measured 7 feet 8.95 inches in 2005.