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28/10/2013

World's Tallest Man Gets Married

The world's tallest man, Sultan Kosen, has tied the knot according to reports.

Kosen, who is 2.52m (8ft 3in) tall, married Merve Dibo in a ceremony in Turkey.

The 30-year-old farmer has previously spoken about giving up on love, due to his excessive height, but said: "How unfortunate I could not find a suitable girl of my own size. But in my fiancee I've found the person for me."

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Ms Dibo stands at 1.73m (5ft 8in) tall.

Speaking to reporters, Kosen added that he "couldn't be happier" to be married, stating: "Now I will have my own family and private life."

The world's tallest man, who also holds Guinness World Records for the person with the biggest hands – 27.5cm (11ins) long – and feet – 36.5cm (14ins) in length, had to have a suit specially tailored for his big day.

Kosen suffers from a rare disorder called pituitary gigantism, which causes his body to continually produce the growth hormone. Doctors believe his condition was caused by a tumour on his pituitary gland, which was removed in 2008.

He is one of only 10 people ever to grow taller than 8ft.

(JP/CD)

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"The world's tallest man, Sultan Kosen, has tied the knot according to reports."