Iranian becomes tallest Paralympian ever at 8ft 1in
Iran’s Morteza Mehrzadselakjani has become the tallest athlete to compete in the history of the Paralympics, standing at 8ft 1in tall. The 28-year-old, known by the team as ‘Mehrzad’, is a part of Iran's volleyball team. Mehrzad was diagnosed with acromegaly from a young age, a condition that causes abnormal bone development during growth.