AParalympianfromIranhas captivated the world’s attention as theworld’s second-largest man. However, his impressive height has become notable for a sad reason.Morteza Mehrzadselakjani, who is better known asMehrzad, is so tall that he needs to sleep on the floor in theParalympic(formerly Olympic) Village inParis, France.

Hadi added: “He’s going to lie on the floor. He doesn’t have a special bed, but he has got the most important aim in his mind.

“It doesn’t matter for him whether he will lay on the floor or he’s not going to have enough to eat. In any way, he has the mind to become a champion.”

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A Paralympian from Iran has captivated the world’s attention as the world’s second-largest man

Paralympian Has To Sleep On The Floor Because He’s The World’s Second-Tallest Man

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Paralympian Has To Sleep On The Floor Because He’s The World’s Second-Tallest Man

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Mehrzad, the star player of the Islamic Republic ofIran’s sitting volleyball team, measures 8 feet 0.85 inches tall (approximately two meters and 46 centimeters).

The two-time Paralympic champion was diagnosed at a young age with acromegaly, a rare hormonal disorder that causes excess in parts of the body,CBS Newsreported on Sunday (September 1).

His impressive height has become notable for a sad reason

Paralympian Has To Sleep On The Floor Because He’s The World’s Second-Tallest Man

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Paralympian Has To Sleep On The Floor Because He’s The World’s Second-Tallest Man

A bicycleaccidentas a teenager resulted in an injured pelvis and stunted the growth of his right leg.

Morteza Mehrzadselakjani, who is better known as Mehrzad, is so tall that he needs to sleep on the floor

Paralympian Has To Sleep On The Floor Because He’s The World’s Second-Tallest Man

Paralympian Has To Sleep On The Floor Because He’s The World’s Second-Tallest Man

“I believe that Morteza has spent 11 years in his room, in his house, without going out,” Hadi said.

TheIraniancoach added: “Because he is the tallest man when he wanted to leave the home and come outside, unfortunately, he was not satisfied because so many people [stared at] him.

“But nowadays all people are going to look at him as a champion.”

Mehrzad did not get a special bedin the Paralympic (formerly Olympic) Village in Paris, France

Paralympian Has To Sleep On The Floor Because He’s The World’s Second-Tallest Man

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Paralympian Has To Sleep On The Floor Because He’s The World’s Second-Tallest Man

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Paralympian Has To Sleep On The Floor Because He’s The World’s Second-Tallest Man

Paralympian Has To Sleep On The Floor Because He’s The World’s Second-Tallest Man

Paralympian Has To Sleep On The Floor Because He’s The World’s Second-Tallest Man

Paralympian Has To Sleep On The Floor Because He’s The World’s Second-Tallest Man

Paralympian Has To Sleep On The Floor Because He’s The World’s Second-Tallest Man

Paralympian Has To Sleep On The Floor Because He’s The World’s Second-Tallest Man

Paralympian Has To Sleep On The Floor Because He’s The World’s Second-Tallest Man

Paralympian Has To Sleep On The Floor Because He’s The World’s Second-Tallest Man

Paralympian Has To Sleep On The Floor Because He’s The World’s Second-Tallest Man

Paralympian Has To Sleep On The Floor Because He’s The World’s Second-Tallest Man

Paralympian Has To Sleep On The Floor Because He’s The World’s Second-Tallest Man

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