#23 Suleiman Ali Nashnush – 8 ft 0 in (245 cm), Libya
Suleiman Ali Nashnush played basketball and was once recognized by Guinness as the tallest man. Born in 1943, he lived until 1991 at age 47 and used his height on the court.
Nashnush’s athletic career made him a pioneer among tall athletes. He remains Libya’s most famous giant.
