Sharran Alexander – 448 lbs
Sharran Alexander, an English sumo wrestling champion has been named by Guinness World Records as the heaviest woman athlete in sports history. With a height and weight of 6 feet, she will remain the heaviest woman competitor for many years to come. Sharran, besides her world record in sumo wrestlers, is also a formidable opponent. She has won gold in multiple competitions. She only started competing at age 41.
Shaquille O’Neal – 7’1”
Shaquille O’Neal, the former basketball star and legend would be incomplete if he was not included. Shaq, at 7 feet 1 inch tall, is not the tallest basketball player anymore. In his professional career, Shaq was considered one of the tallest athletes on the planet. Shaq has had a long and impressive career. He is considered to be one of the best basketball players in America. Shaq is considered one of the greatest scorers in history with a career total of 28,596 points.
