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10 Photos of Olympic Athletes With the Craziest Height Differences

By Debbie Strong

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Olympic athletes come in all shapes and sizes, and we have the proof. These photos show the stunning height differences between sports all-stars past and present–and we even threw in a celebrity and a member of the British royal family just for fun.

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  1. Olympic Athletes Height Intro

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    These Olympic athletes have something in common--and no, it's not the medals around their necks! These sporty women are all standing next to someone shocking, and the photos have everyone talking!

  2. Olympic Height Differences Shawn

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    Gymnast Shawn Johnson and swimmer Missy Franklin hugged for a photo at the 2012 London Games.

  4. Olympics Height Differences Queen

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    Queen Elizabeth Il meets one of the taller members of the Great Britain team during the London 2012 Olympics Game.

  5. Olympic Height Differences Chara Kirsten Moore

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    In 2014, the tallest Olympian was Slovakia's men's hockey player Zdeno Chara (6'9). The shortest was Canadian pairs skater Kirsten Moore-Towers at 4'11.

  6. Olympic Height Differences

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    David Lee of the 2016 U.S. volleyball team stands at 6'8, while U.S. gymnast Simone Biles is only 4'8.

  8. Olympics Height Differences Tallest

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    Rower Josh West, Great Britain's tallest 2008 Olympic athlete, poses with gymnast Hannah Whelan, Great Britain's shortest Olympic athlete.

  9. Olympic Height Differences Three Women

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    Gymnast Tabitha Yim, high jumper Amy Acuff, and trampoliner Jennifer Parilla.

  10. Olympics Height Differences Carmelo Anthony

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    Basketball player Carmelo Anthony, who is 6'8, poses with the "fierce five" of the 2012 women's gymnastics team.

  12. Olympics Height Differences Ryan Seacrest Kobe

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    Ryan Seacrest poses with Ryan Seacrest.

  13. Olympic Height Differences Johnson Phelps

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    Shawn Johnson (4'11) poses alongside Michael Phelps, who is 6'4.

  14. Olympic Athletes Michael Phelps

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    Swimmer Michael Phelps with members of the U.S. women's gymnastics team in 2012.

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