Iran's 8-Foot Paralympian Morteza Mehrzadselakjani Competes Despite Sleeping on Floor

The world's second tallest man, competing in sitting volleyball, overcomes accommodation challenges at the Paris Paralympics.

Mehrzadselakjani, diagnosed with acromegaly, is the tallest athlete in Paralympic history.
He has helped Iran's sitting volleyball team reach the semifinals, aiming for a third consecutive gold.
Despite his stature, no special bed was provided for him at the Paris Paralympics, unlike previous Games.
Mehrzadselakjani's coach discovered him on a reality TV show, transforming him from a recluse to a sports icon.
Iran has a storied history in sitting volleyball, with seven golds in ten Paralympic appearances.