Richard Metcalfe – Rugby
Born in Leeds, England Richard Metcalfe is still considered the tallest rugby union player, even though he had to retire in 2003. At 7 feet (213 cm), Metcalfe was a force to be reckoned with at the front of the line-out.
Richard Metcalfe Rugby
Ted van der Parre – Strongman
Did you know we’d include the tallest ever World’s Strongest Man on this list? Well you do now. Standing at 7 feet (213 cm), Parre even has the lowest WSM BMI of 35. Now that’s impressive. 1991, 1992, and 1994 are the years he came in first place at the Netherlands Strongest Man contest.
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Ted Van Der Parre Strongman
