Brahim Takioullah
| Brahim Takioullah | |
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| Born |
26 January 1982 Guelmim, Morocco[1] |
| Known for |
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| Home town | Paris, France[1] |
| Height | 2.46 m (8 ft 1 in)[1][2] |
Brahim Takioullah (born 26 January 1982 in Guelmim, Morocco) holds the Guinness World Record for largest feet and officially second-tallest living person.[1][2]
Personal life
Takioullah was born in Guelmim, Morocco, in 1982. At the age of 18, he had been asked by his school doctor to get a blood test, for his "unusual" size. Diagnosed with acromegaly, Takioullah, in a single year had a metre high growth spurt. After obtaining his university degree in geography, a French doctor brought Takioullah to Paris in 2006, for treatment.[1][2][3] His treatment was successful as his tumour was removed and the growth hormone level in his blood was brought down to normal.His heart was also reported in a good condition.
Takioullah had difficulties finding a pair of European size-58 shoes. He once asked a cobbler to make him a pair of made-to-measure shoes, but he was told that they would cost up to 3,500 euros. His orthopedic podiatrist, Jerome Liegeon, fitted him with a specially made pair of shoes, specifically designed to support his weight.[2] Takioullah works for an attraction parc, "Saint-Paul", near the city of Beauvais, about 80km north of Paris. People can make pictures with Brahim, who now also obtained the French nationality.
Records
Surpassing former record-holder, Sultan Kösen, Takioullah became the Guinness World Record holder for world's largest feet on a living person, on 24 May 2011.[4] His left foot measures 38.1 centimetres, and his right 37.5 centimetres.[1]
With a height of 2.46 metres (8 ft 1 in), Takioullah is the second–tallest living person behind Sultan Kösen of Turkey, and tied with Morteza Mehrzad of Iran, in the world according to the Guinness World Records.[1]
See also
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "Confirmed: Brahim Takioullah sets world record for largest feet" Guinness World Records. Retrieved 26 October 2011.
- 1 2 3 4 AFP (8 October 2011). "Brahim Takioullah finds fame by having the world's largest feet". Herald Sun. Retrieved 26 October 2011.
- ↑ Co, Brando (10 October 2011). "Brahim Takioullah Has World’s Biggest Feet – Guinness Records". The Manila Paper. Retrieved 26 October 2011.
- ↑ "guinness world records: Largest feet on a living person". Retrieved 28 October 2011.
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| Preceded by Sultan Kösen |
World's largest feet on a living person 24 May 2011 – |
Succeeded by Incumbent |