1995– India 234 cm 7 ft 8 in Polipaka Gattaiah Tallest Indian.[34] 1975–2015 Ivory Coast 234 cm 7 ft 8 in Abdramane Dembele Tallest man in Ivory Coast.[35] 1985– United States 234 cm 7 ft 8 in George Bell Former Tallest living American.[36] 1957– Fiji 234 cm 7 ft 8 in Kaliova Seleiwau Tallest living Fijian.[37] 1981– Austria 234 cm 7 ft 8 in Adam Rainer Only person known to have been both a dwarf and giant. He was 118 cm (3 ft 10 in) tall at age 21 and peaked at 234 cm (7 ft 8 in) when he died, having doubled his height as an adult.