Väinö Myllyrinne was 8ft 3" tall
Väinö Myllyrinne towered at an astonishing 8ft 3 (251.5 cm), making him the world's tallest living person from 1940 until his death in 1963. His unparalleled height defined his legacy as the tallest soldier ever in the Finnish Defence Forces, where his giant stature became legendary during service.
Born with acromegaly, Myllyrinne's extraordinary 8ft 3 frame captivated the world, solidifying his place in history as a Finnish giant whose height overshadowed all contemporaries.
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