1881–1904 (23) Turkey 251 cm 8 ft 3 in Sultan Kösen The tallest living person since September 17, 2009, as determined by Guinness World Records.[3] He has 36.5 cm long (1 ft-2in) feet - the second largest feet on a living person and 27.5 cm (11.2 in) hands - the longest on a living person.[4] 1982– India 249 cm 8 ft 2 in Vikas Uppal Was not officially measured by Guinness.