You Won't Believe The Size Of These Massive Athletes

When it comes to sports, size does matter...usually. Make no mistake about it though, there's much more to these athletes than just their sheer size. Here are some of biggest athletes of all time.

Meet Nataliya Kuznetsova - a professional female bodybuilder from Russia. At just 29 years old, not only does Kuznetsova hold the world titles for arm lifting, bench press, and deadlifts but she's also a proud champion of the European bench press and deadlift titles. Kuznetsova began powerlifting when she was only 14 years old in an attempt to gain muscle mass. In 2013, this powerhouse of a woman graduated from Moscow State Academy of Physical Culture. Today, she lives in Moscow with her husband, Vladislav Kuznetsov.

Although he wasn't one of the most successful players in basketball history, you can tell that he attended many gym workout routines. At 7'7, Romanian Gheorghe Muresan is officially tied with Manute Bol as the tallest basketball player in the history of the NBA. However, the achievement doesn't end there. Muresan is officially the tallest human being in the whole of the E.U. (European Union.) Also, did you know that he made a cameo in the music video for Eminem's hit single "My Name Is"?

People often forget that Maria Yuryevna Sharapova is actually one of the tallest female tennis players in the game. Born in Russia, she moved to the U.S. in the early 90s and since 2001, worked hard at her local gym and fitness center and has been a consistent fixture in the WTA tour. Her career can be summed up as somewhat of a paradox. Although her time on the court has been marred by numerous injuries, she has made multiple comebacks and is still playing professionally to this day.

One of the tallest players in the world of soccer is the center forward Peter Crouch. In a career that spans nearly two decades, "Crouchy," as his teammates call him, has played for many clubs, including Southampton, Liverpool, Portsmouth, and Tottenham Hotspur, to name a few. He has been at his current club Stoke City since 2011 and at the old soccer age of 36, still remains a crucial player for them. The 6'7 skeleton-like figure defies the expectations that all athletes should be toned and muscular. No personal trainer required for Crouchy.