Sultan Kosen is 27 years old and now officially in the Guinness Book of World Records as the World's Tallest Man. Kosen, from Turkey, stands a towering 8'1" tall and also has hands that would rival a giant. He is proud of his award and gleamed with pride in hopes for a better life when presented with the award on the Today show this morning.

American Sandy Allen, recognized as the tallest woman in the world, has died age 53 at her nursing home in Shelbyville, Indiana. She was 7 ft 7¼ in (232 cm) in height.

Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko speaks with Ukrainian Leonid Stadnik, the world's tallest man, measuing 2.55 meters high according to the Guinness World Records, in Kiev, 24 March 2008.

Leonid Stadnik, the world's tallest man, lives an isolated life, has trouble finding clothes and shoes that fit and no longer expects any help from bureaucrats, the 37-year-old Ukrainian said in an interview.