30+ Sports’ Biggest Athletes Ever

Published on 05/20/2025
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Aaron Sandilands – 6’11”

Aaron Sandilands, an Australian football player, stands about 7 feet tall. He was formerly the tallest and heaviest player in the AFL (Australian Football League), and it’s easy to image how much damage a tackle from him could cause. Sandilands, however, has more than just his stature going for him, as he has an illustrious athletic career that includes over 250 games. He has received four All-Australian accolades, two finest Clubmen honors, and two Doig Medals as the Fremantle Football Club’s finest and fairest player. He is still going strong as the club’s first player over the age of 35.

Aaron Sandilands – 6’11”

Aaron Sandilands – 6’11”

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Aleksey Kazakov – 7’2″

Being tall is beneficial in many sports, but in volleyball, it may be a game changer. Aleksey Kazakov, a Russian volleyball player who stands 7 feet 2 inches tall, rose to prominence thanks to his massive physique and innate talent. At the height of his professional career, Kazakov stood out from the crowd and made the Olympic team. He won the bronze medal at the 2000 Olympics before moving up to silver in 2004. He also performed admirably at the 2001 European Championships in Ostrava, when he won the bronze medal, making Russia proud.

Aleksey Kazakov – 7’2″

Aleksey Kazakov – 7’2″

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