Top 10 Largest Athletes In The World

Athletes come in all shapes and sizes. Larger athletes have a natural advantage in many sports. They have longer strides and can shoot further, they are able to tackle or hit harder than smaller players, and they have stronger stamina and endurance. Let’s take a look at some of the largest athletes in the world right now.

Shaquille O'Neal

The Big Aristotle, Shaquille O’Neal, is the most well-known athlete on this list. He is one of the most decorated basketball players of all time and has won many titles. He stands at an astonishingly tall 7’1” and weighs in at 324 pounds. This giant of a man was a force to be reckoned with both on and off the court. He was also named the Most Valuable Player of the league in 1999.

Dewayne “The Rock” Johnson

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is one of the most famous athletes in the world, and for good reason. He is well-known for playing the character of “The Rock” in the WWE, but he has also made a name for himself as an actor. He stands at 6’3” and weighs 243 pounds. He has won a number of titles, including the “Royal Rumble”, “Wrestle Mania”, and “Money in the Bank”.

Robert Marawa

Robert Marawa, who went by the name “The Black Superman” was a famous Namibian athlete who played soccer for his country. He was often considered to be one of the tallest players on the field, standing at 6’4”. He was also named “Most Valuable Player” and “Best Forward” of the year in 1987. He was a very popular player and was known for his size as well as his skills on the field, which he displayed during the Africa Cup of Nations in 1987 and 1989.

Arjen Robben

Arjen Robben is a well-known soccer player who is one of the tallest in the sport, standing at 6’3”. He played for both the Netherlands and Bayern Munich. During his career, Robben was named “Soccer Player of the Year” in the Netherlands once and Germany once. He was also named “Best Forward” of the year in the Netherlands once and Germany once.

Russel Wilson

Russel Wilson is one of the tallest football players ever, standing at 6’3”. He weighs listed as a whopping 215 pounds. During his time as a football player, he played for both the Seattle Seahawks and the Buffalo Bills. He is a very tall man, and he is also very heavy. He has been listed as “The Heaviest Quarterback In NFL History”.

Giant Silva

Giant Silva was a famous Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fighter who stood at 6’9”. He weighed in at an astonishing 332 pounds. He was a very tall man with a very impressive reach. Silva was a very successful fighter who has won a number of tournaments during his career. He was also known for his appearance on the show “Big Brother”, where he was considered to be one of the most athletic contestants on the show.

Hulk Hogan

Hulk Hogan is a very famous American wrestler and actor who was a very popular sportsman. He is listed as being 6’7” and weighing 290 pounds. He is a very large man, and was nicknamed “Hulkster” and “The Incredible Hulk” by his fans. He has also made a name for himself outside of the ring, appearing in many films and TV shows and hosting a number of TV shows.

Robert Griffin III

Robert Griffin III is an American football quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He is one of the few players who have played in the NFL at 6’2” and weighing in at over 300 pounds. Griffin is a unique athlete in that he is one of the tallest quarterbacks in the NFL and was also one of the fastest sprinters on his college track team. He has even been clocked at 10.8 seconds in the 100-meter dash.

Byron Scott

Byron Scott is an American basketball coach and former player. He was the head coach of the New Orleans Pelicans, the Los Angeles Lakers, and the New Orleans Hornets. He has played in the NBA at 6’5” and weighing in at 270 pounds. He was one of the biggest and strongest players in the game during his playing days and earned a reputation as a rugged defender and a reliable scorer.

Kakuryu

Kakuryu - He is a Japanese professional sumo wrestler. He became Yokozuna in 2016. He is known for his great technique, strength, and dominance, and size of course.