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Record No. MRB-2026-005898

Tallest Soldier Ever Recorded

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Record Holder
Vaino Myllyrinne
Finland
Category
Human Achievement
Country
Finland ( FI )
Achievement Date
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Verification Status
Reference

Record Description

Finnish serviceman Vaino Myllyrinne grew to roughly 2.48 meters (8 feet 1 inch) tall, making him the tallest soldier ever documented. He served in the Finnish army's heavy artillery before later touring as a circus performer.
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