DC09 Posted April 17, 2004 #1 Share Posted April 17, 2004 PODOLIANTSI, Ukraine - At age 33, Leonid Stadnik wishes he would stop growing. He's already 8 feet, 4 inches. Recent measurements show that Stadnik is already 7 inches taller than Radhouane Charbib of Tunisia, listed by the Guinness Book of World Records as the tallest living man. He's also gaining on the 8-11 Robert Wadlow, the tallest man in history. Yet for Stadnik, the prospect of becoming a record-holder would be little comfort. "My two-year-old suit's sleeves and pants are now 30 centimeters (12 inches) shorter than I need," said Stadnik. "My height is God's punishment. My life has no sense." Stadnik's height keeps him confined to this tiny village 130 miles west of the capital, Kiev. "Taking a public bus for me is the same as getting into a car's trunk for a normal person," he said. Stadnik's unusual growth began after a brain operation at age 14, which is believed to have stimulated his pituitary gland. Since then, life just keeps getter harder. Although he once was able to work as a veterinarian at a cattle farm, he had to quit three years ago after his feet were frostbitten because he wasn't able to afford proper shoes for his 17-inch feet. This month, he finally got a good pair, paid for by some local businessmen. Their $200 cost was the equivalent of about seven months' worth of the tiny pension that Stadnik receives in the economically struggling country. Stadnik sleeps on two beds joined lengthwise and moves in a crouch through the small one-story house that he shares with his mother Halyna. Full Article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
<bleeding_heart> Posted April 18, 2004 #2 Share Posted April 18, 2004 Poor guy, someone somewhere must be able to do something for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickFun Posted April 18, 2004 #3 Share Posted April 18, 2004 Giants of his stature are very rare these days as medical science can stop his growth easilly if he finds the right doctor. It may be his income or location that is preventing him from getting the operation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
<bleeding_heart> Posted April 18, 2004 #4 Share Posted April 18, 2004 Will any luck a kind hearted Doc will pick up on the story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkSoul Eternal Posted April 19, 2004 #5 Share Posted April 19, 2004 damm hes tall as hell!!! im 6'7 i thought i was tall lol im short compared to him.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bathory Posted April 19, 2004 #6 Share Posted April 19, 2004 he should go join the NBA, he'll be able to get that operation in no time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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