Enormous Athletes Who Shattered Records with Their Astounding Size

Bryce Bennett - 6’7” 220 lbs

You’d think that being extremely tall wouldn’t bode well for a skier, but Bryce Bennett has proved everyone wrong! Many people had their doubts that the tall man would be able to participate in such a compact sport, but he was able to make it into the Olympics with his hard work and perseverance. 

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