The average American man is currently about 5-feet-9-inches tall.
The average American woman is 5-feet-4-inches tall
Tallest Man
Sultan Kosen
According to Guinness, he is the tallest living human reaching an average height of 8 ft 1 in (246.5 m) when measured by GWR in Ankara, Turkey, in February 2009.
Tallest Woman
Yao Defen
Seems to be the tallest woman in the world if she is 7 ft 8 in (2.3368 m). The Guinness Book of World Records or any other widely recognized source has yet to verify her height.
Tallest American
Igor Vovkovinsky
Tallest Living American Man measures 7 ft 8.33 in (2.34 m). His record-breaking height was confirmed on NBC's 'The Dr. Oz Show' in New York City, NY, USA on May 18th 2010.
The Web's greatest collection of giants both real and imagined.

Tallest Athletes on Twitter
Twitter is a great way for fans to keep up with taller athletes all year long, not just during the off-season.
Playing Tall Beyond Basketball
Height can play a significant role in contributing to success in some sports by offering certain natural advantages and taller athletes excel in a wide range of sport.
Tallest in Late 1800′s America?
Equestrian Native tribes on the American Plains in the late 1800s were the tallest people in the world at that time, suggesting that they were surprisingly well-nourished given disease and their lifestyle, a new study found.
Tallest By Sport
Boxing’s Biggest Champion Ever
Boxer Nikolay Valuev is seven feet tall and about 323 pounds. He is currently the tallest boxer of the modern era.



