1870–1913 (42) Democratic Republic of Congo 228 cm 7 ft 5⅔ in Bienvenu Letuni Tallest basketball player in DRC[72] 1994– Poland 228 cm 7 ft 5⅔ in Eugeniusz Taraciński Tallest man in Poland while he was alive.[73] 1928–1978 (50) Colombia 228 cm 7 ft 5⅔ in Asdrúbal Herrera Mora Tallest living Colombian. Tied for tallest South American man with Margarito Machacuay[74] 1986– Slovak Republic 228 cm 7 ft 5⅔ in Martin Miklosik Tallest basketball player in the Slovak Republic.[75] 1986– Peru 228 cm 7 ft 5⅔ in Margarito Machacuay Tied for the tallest South American person with Asdrúbal Herrera and is the fifth tallest in the Americas.[76] 1965–