1916–1994 (78) India 241 cm 7 ft 11 in Asadulla Khan Tallest man in India.[14] 1988– Soviet Union 240 cm 7 ft 10 in Alexander Sizonenko Soviet Union basketball player.[15] 1959–2012 (53) Egypt 240 cm 7 ft 10 in Sa'id Muhammad Ghazi He was billed as 10 ft in his life.[16] 1909–1941 (32) Belarus 239 cm 7 ft 10 in Feodor Machnow Billed as 9 ft 3 in his life.