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Leonid Stadnyk
August 5, 1970 – August 24, 2014
Ukrainian tallest human (1970–2014)
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Leonid Stepanovich Stadnik, was a Ukrainian veterinarian who gained notoriety due to his tall stature. He was considered the tallest living man in the world according to Guinness World Records. The "Book of Records of Ukraine" recognizes a height of 2.57 m. However, on August 20, 2008, in an announcement by GWR editor-in-chief Craig Glenday, the title of tallest man today had been returned to 2.36m Bao Xishun, the former record holder, following Stadnyk's refusal to be measured under guidelines set by Guinness.
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- Birthday · August 5
- Anniversary · August 24
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