Sultan Kosen is the World's Tallest Man at 8'1"

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The world has a new tallest man, Sultan Kosen, 27, of Mardin, Turkey. Sultan Kosen was officially declared the world's tallest man by Guinness World Records after his opponent, Ukrainian born Leonid Stadnyk, 37, was dropped as a contender for refusing to be independently measured.

Sultan Kosen measured in at 2.47 meters, or 8'1", and even though rival Leonid Stadnyk was said to be significantly taller at 2.57 meters, or 8'5.5", his refusal to be measured by a Guinness World Records representative means Sultan wins the title. Leonid Stadnyk had previously been declared the tallest man in the world and held the title without confirmed measurements, but his when his title was challenged and he refused to defend it his title was revoked.

Leonid Stadnyk is not sad to let go of being known as the world's tallest man and says he is happy to give up the mantle to a younger man. Tired of living in the public eye, Leonid Stadnyk is looking forward to retiring his title.

For his part the new tallest man in the world, Sultan Kosen, is looking forward to stepping into the spotlight saying he hopes that his new found fame will help him finally find the love of his life. "Up until now it's been really difficult to find a girlfriend" Kosen declared.