Enormous Athletes Who Shattered Records with Their Astounding Size

Matt Grevers - 6’8” 220 lbs

Being a tall swimmer is definitely a huge advantage! Especially when you’re the tallest Olympic swimmer of all time. Matt Grevers won two gold medals in the 2008 Summer Olympics and two gold medals in the 2012 Summer Olympics. 

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