Enormous Athletes Who Shattered Records with Their Astounding Size

Ivo Karlovic - 6’11”

It’s not very surprising to see that Ivo can serve at 156 mph. At nearly 7 feet tall, his height helps the trajectory by using that force to hammer it down. He holds the record for the most aces in tennis history, clocking in at 13,060 aces in 662 matches. Needless to say, he’s had quite a successful career. 

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