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World's second tallest man has to sleep on floor at Paralympics

Sky News Sunday, 1 September 2024 ()
World's second tallest man has to sleep on floor at ParalympicsThe world's second tallest man is competing in the Paralympics - but he is so tall, he has to sleep on the floor.
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