Chandra Bahadur Dangi, at 21½ inches the shortest adult ever verified by Guinness World Records, poses Thursday in London with the world's tallest man, Sultan Kosen, who stands 8 feet 3 inches tall.
Chandra, meet Sultan —
Chandra Bahadur Dangi, at 21½ inches the shortest adult ever verified by Guinness World Records, poses Thursday in London with the world's tallest man, Sultan Kosen, who stands 8 feet 3 inches tall.
ANDREW COWIE/AFP/Getty Images
Dangi, 74, is a weaver in a remote village of Nepal. He weighs just 32 pounds.
Chandra, meet Sultan —
Dangi, 74, is a weaver in a remote village of Nepal. He weighs just 32 pounds.
Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images
The two came together at a London event celebrating the 10th annual Guinness World Records Day. It marked the first time the world's tallest and shortest men had ever met.
Chandra, meet Sultan —
The two came together at a London event celebrating the 10th annual Guinness World Records Day. It marked the first time the world's tallest and shortest men had ever met.
Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images
Kosen told reporters, "Even though he is short and I am tall, we have had similar struggles throughout our lives."
Chandra, meet Sultan —
Kosen told reporters, "Even though he is short and I am tall, we have had similar struggles throughout our lives."
Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)
The two men arrived at the event in black London taxis and enjoyed tea and cake overlooking Houses of Parliament and the River Thames.
Chandra, meet Sultan —
The two men arrived at the event in black London taxis and enjoyed tea and cake overlooking Houses of Parliament and the River Thames.
ANDREW COWIE/AFP/Getty Images
Kosen's growth resulted from a tumor affecting his pituitary gland. He must use a cane or crutches to walk. Despite his age, Dangi claims he has never taken any kind of medication or been examined by a doctor.
Chandra, meet Sultan —
Kosen's growth resulted from a tumor affecting his pituitary gland. He must use a cane or crutches to walk. Despite his age, Dangi claims he has never taken any kind of medication or been examined by a doctor.
ANDREW COWIE/AFP/Getty Images
Dangi said of the event, "It makes me extremely proud to represent Nepal all around the world. I'm extremely humbled by the support I receive."
Chandra, meet Sultan —
Dangi said of the event, "It makes me extremely proud to represent Nepal all around the world. I'm extremely humbled by the support I receive."
Getty Images