Remember it is by rule of thumb that giants under contract in circuses were almost never measured by their promoters and were billed up to 18" taller than what they were.
Petrusson was 7'7", and often resided at Gibsonton, Florida next to Al Tomaini a 7'4" giant. The tallest man in America after Wadlow died was Jack Earle, a circus giant who was 7'6 3/4". Petursson was one the oldest giants I know of having died in his 70s when most these people die in their 40s.
Her hand looks like a child in his Giant hand!!! I know this guy is taller and has bigger hands than this guy. Hes Gay but who cares! Hes a great guy who is incredibly strong!
By analyzing the videos, Petursson looks to be more like 7'2" or 7'3" in height. You can tell by the way he walks, his legs are not long enough to qualify him as a true giant. He was just a tall person, much like today's basketball centers in the NBA like Shaquille O'neal or Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, who are 7'1'' and 7'2'' respectively. His facial features suggest acromegaly. In contrast, Robert Wadlow had no acromegalic features in his face, and he grew so tall that it made him very clumsy to walk.
It's amazing he lived as long as he did.(however long that was, I just heard it was a very long time) There are so many debilitating conditions that come with great height. This is especially outstanding if he really was acromegalic. btw his body is in really good proportion, a lot of tall people are really lanky. Doubt he was 8 foot 8 though...still pretty cool. :)
8,8"? No way. From pic and this vid analysis of him, he's only around 7,7-7,8" max. About the same height and built as Stadnik so he's probably around 400 lb. I've heard he's the longest living giant recorded (as in somebody over 7,6" who usually don't live very long).
chris greener who was britains tallest man for many years until fingelton took over is 67 years of age,and heis 7ft6.perhaps soon he will be longest living giant?
Good point. I suppose you mean by well over 7 feet tall as a giant. He's indeed lucky to have lived so long despite his medical condition, and the same goes for 7,2" Richard Kiel.
wow he seems like a very patient, tolerant and friendly person. I don't think many (especially) taller people would be prepared to dress up as mythical giants to entertain children.
Looking at his face he may have had acromegaly. Whether he was the tallest man of all time seems beside the point, surely? The description doesn't allege any such thing.
lol im 5'11'' or 6' i was kidding :( sry i wont claim anything, but i really like tall people, and id like be at least 6'5'' but my father and mother are like both 5'6 XD i guess i was a bit lucky to get 5 or 6 inches more than them
Actually he was for a very brief amount of time the tallest man officially measured, until Wadlow shattered the record. He is still tallest Icelandic man on record.
I read that he was strong and healthy, He had no problems related to his height, unlike some extra-tall people whose bones become brittle, or who have circulatory problems.
Remember it is by rule of thumb that giants under contract in circuses were almost never measured by their promoters and were billed up to 18" taller than what they were.
HomicideHenry 2 weeks ago
Petrusson was 7'7", and often resided at Gibsonton, Florida next to Al Tomaini a 7'4" giant. The tallest man in America after Wadlow died was Jack Earle, a circus giant who was 7'6 3/4". Petursson was one the oldest giants I know of having died in his 70s when most these people die in their 40s.
HomicideHenry 2 weeks ago
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TheMidgaardSerpent 2 months ago
In their tounge... He is Dovahkiin...
DRAGON BORN!
ninjamario412 3 months ago
its fake
hanten10 6 months ago
johnnydemo9 you are so sad
logannleslie 1 year ago
Her hand looks like a child in his Giant hand!!! I know this guy is taller and has bigger hands than this guy. Hes Gay but who cares! Hes a great guy who is incredibly strong!
johnnydemo9 1 year ago
look under
"giant sized kid"
landmine950 3 years ago
By analyzing the videos, Petursson looks to be more like 7'2" or 7'3" in height. You can tell by the way he walks, his legs are not long enough to qualify him as a true giant. He was just a tall person, much like today's basketball centers in the NBA like Shaquille O'neal or Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, who are 7'1'' and 7'2'' respectively. His facial features suggest acromegaly. In contrast, Robert Wadlow had no acromegalic features in his face, and he grew so tall that it made him very clumsy to walk.
1aceves 3 years ago
@1aceves yeah Peturrson is far less than 8 feet but I don't think he is only 7'3". I think 7,7" is his official height.
supersmash43 2 years ago
It's amazing he lived as long as he did.(however long that was, I just heard it was a very long time) There are so many debilitating conditions that come with great height. This is especially outstanding if he really was acromegalic. btw his body is in really good proportion, a lot of tall people are really lanky. Doubt he was 8 foot 8 though...still pretty cool. :)
7foot6munchkin 3 years ago
8,8"? No way. From pic and this vid analysis of him, he's only around 7,7-7,8" max. About the same height and built as Stadnik so he's probably around 400 lb. I've heard he's the longest living giant recorded (as in somebody over 7,6" who usually don't live very long).
supersmash43 3 years ago
chris greener who was britains tallest man for many years until fingelton took over is 67 years of age,and heis 7ft6.perhaps soon he will be longest living giant?
nathanlulu 3 years ago
Good point. I suppose you mean by well over 7 feet tall as a giant. He's indeed lucky to have lived so long despite his medical condition, and the same goes for 7,2" Richard Kiel.
supersmash43 3 years ago
wow he seems like a very patient, tolerant and friendly person. I don't think many (especially) taller people would be prepared to dress up as mythical giants to entertain children.
Looking at his face he may have had acromegaly. Whether he was the tallest man of all time seems beside the point, surely? The description doesn't allege any such thing.
Aziraphale010907 3 years ago
he's said to be about 7,8" which looks just about right. not sure if he has pituitary gigantism though.
supersmash43 3 years ago
he has acromegaly
nathanlulu 3 years ago
he looks to be about 7,7-8" which is the same height as Stadnik. he definitely wasn't the tallest man even when he was alive.
supersmash43 3 years ago
amazing,he lived very long. Gigantizm usally causes death at age 20 or so.
NSantoro704 3 years ago
you are not the tallest man becaue robert wadlow was 8 foot 11 inches!
sistahsharon 3 years ago
thise song is so powerfull.
Ghostkid202 3 years ago
wow did you see how he peiied that man like he was a little boy.
Ghostkid202 3 years ago
i am near 6foot6 and only 16 and still growing.
Ghostkid202 3 years ago
what is thise song i love it.and you new what you where doing when you maid thise video
sistahsharon 3 years ago
wow he s big and seems gentel.
sistahsharon 3 years ago
lol im 5'11'' or 6' i was kidding :( sry i wont claim anything, but i really like tall people, and id like be at least 6'5'' but my father and mother are like both 5'6 XD i guess i was a bit lucky to get 5 or 6 inches more than them
gurdil19 3 years ago
im 8'10'' guys how can i record to the record book?
gurdil19 3 years ago
You're not the tallest. Read the text "he *WAS* the tallest man in recorded history". Another man during his lifetime beat him.
If you think you have a claim contact the guinnes book of world records.
CHSoarer 3 years ago
what a giant! I too would luv to feel thos huge hands!Imagine him picking you up!
Youd be like a doll to him! He'd have NO problem
lifting be over his head with one arm!!
His size arouses me!
hankphelps 3 years ago
One word springs to mind: Top bloke
NmButteRMn 3 years ago
Actually he was for a very brief amount of time the tallest man officially measured, until Wadlow shattered the record. He is still tallest Icelandic man on record.
JTithonus 3 years ago
Petursson was only 7-foot-7. He was never considered the tallest man in recorded history.
domcoccaro 3 years ago
This is true. He was actually around 7'7"-7'9".
LeanaJo76 3 years ago
Wow, he had big hands. I would have liked to feel them. Not in a dirty was obviously O.o
YouMeToo 3 years ago
He makes everyone look like a child or a young teenager.
hiddenblood 3 years ago
Incredible
cuakmelu 3 years ago
Wow, simply amazing. It would have been awesome to meet him in person :)
ponyjoe 3 years ago 2
nú finnst mér ég vera mjöööög lítil.
he looks so perfectly fine and healthy too! not like some very tall people..
kisangigja 3 years ago
I read that he was strong and healthy, He had no problems related to his height, unlike some extra-tall people whose bones become brittle, or who have circulatory problems.
celt1956 3 years ago
Wow. What great footage. He's so young in it. Its great to see him robust and marching around.
BabetteBombshell 3 years ago
Thanks for posting this video. His height is amazing.
AngryDaven 3 years ago
awesome!
billyswife2021 3 years ago