These Massive Athletes Break Records, But One Is Truly Unforgettable

When it comes to sports, size does matter…usually. Make no mistake about it though, there’s much more to these athletes than just their sheer size. Here are some of biggest athletes of all time.

Margo Dydek – 7’2″

There is no doubt that former basketball player Margo Dydek worked out a lot to achieve so much in the WNBA. The woman from Warsaw, Poland was officially the tallest professional player to grace the court. She’ll be best remembered for playing center position for the Connecticut Sun. Later on in her career, she worked in the Queensland Basketball League, coaching the Northside Wizards. Tragically, Dydek passed away on May 27, 2011. She had suffered a heart attack a week beforehand and was in the early stages of pregnancy with her third child.

Yao Ming – 7’6″

When he was entering his final season in the NBA, Chinese basketball player Yao Ming was officially the tallest player in the division, coming in at a staggering 7’6″! Not only did he reach the NBA playoffs four times, but he also helped the Houston Rockets win the first round series in 2009. Two years later, Ming decided to retire from the game after a nagging foot injury. Despite trying to get back in the gym, it kept him sidelined for over 250 games of his final six seasons.

Mamadou N’Diaye – 7’6″

When he made his debut at 18 years of age, basketball player Mamadou N’Diaye was already 7ft 6in, which made him the tallest player in the NCAA Division 1. He originally played college basketball for UC Irvine before his NBA draft in 2016. Since then, he has played for Golden State Warriors, Detroit Pistons, and the Grand Rapids Drive. Although the comparisons to players such as Yao Ming and Rudy Gobert is unavoidable, N’Diaye is determined to keep moving forward with his strict fitness routine.

Amazon Eve – 6’8″

American model Erika Ervin is known by millions by her stage name, Amazon Eve. Also working as a professional fitness trainer, Eve stands at a stunning 6 foot 8 inches, with many news outlets referring to her as the tallest model on the planet. She has also appeared on the cover of Australia magazine, Zoo Weekly. Because of her huge publicity, Amazon Eve has even received TV opportunities, with her most notable appearance coming in 2014 when she starred in American Horror Story: Freak Show.

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They didn’t call him “The Big Unit” for nothing. You can tell that Randy Johnson did a lot of weightlifting to ensure he had a fantastic throw! The former pitcher played an incredible 22 seasons, primarily for the Seattle Mariners and the Arizona Diamondbacks. He is officially the fifth most successful left-hander ever to grace the game. That’s not all though. Johnson made 4,875 strikeouts, the most a left-hander has ever produced. It also places him second in the all-time rankings, behind Nolan Ryan.