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Living Large: 10 Real-Life Giants Who Defy the Limits of Nature

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8. Morteza Mehrzad: The Paralympic Gold Medalist

8. Morteza Mehrzad: The Paralympic Gold Medalist

Morteza suffers from acromegaly, which has led to his height of 8 feet 1 inch. He is a star of the Iran Men’s National Sitting Volleyball Team and a 2016 Paralympic gold medalist. Interestingly, a childhood bike accident left his right leg six inches shorter than his left, making his athletic achievements even more incredible.

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