LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: As the first African-American elected President of the United States, Barack Hussein Obama II became a pivotal figure, whose name is now inscribed all over the pages of contemporary American history.
The 62-year-old Obama was named America’s 44th president on November 04, 2008, and held on to the office until 2017 when Donald Trump took over as the next POTUS.
In addition to his intellectual and political decision, the former president is also known for his stylish looks and impressive stature. During his presidency, one intriguing question that often sparked heated debate was "How tall is Barack Obama?''
Barack Obama’s height comfortably helps him appear taller than most global leaders. In this article, we delve into questions surrounding Barack Obama’s height and offer an in-depth comparison with previous presidents and his family members.
How tall is Barack Obama?
Barack Obama’s height has been sparking raging debates since he took over the presidential office in 2008. Over the years, many reports claimed Obama’s height to be around 5ft 11in (180 cm) or 6ft (182 cm) but he once stated that he is over 6ft 1in (185 cm).
“People often express surprise at how tall I am, a bit over six foot one,” the former president stated in a 2020 book titled ‘A Promised Land’. In 2010, his Whitehouse medical had him listed as 6ft 1in and 179.9 pounds.
As per Heightline, Obama has always been a taller person as he played basketball in his school year and was popularly known as “O’Bomber” before his skillful game.
Barack Obama's height is unquestionably higher than the 5' 9" (175 cm) standard for American men.
How tall is Barack Obama compared to other presidents?
While Abraham Lincoln, the sixteenth US president, remains the tallest with a height of 6ft 4in (193 cm), Barack Obama’s height helps him stand in the 10th position on the list.
Obama’s name on the list comes after the likes of George HW Bush, Franklin D Roosevelt, George Washington, and Chester Arthur, who are all over 6ft 2in (187 cm).
The former president is also a few inches shorter than Donald Trump, who stands 6ft 3in (190 cm) tall. However, he appears quite tall when compared to current President Joe Biden, who is 6ft (182 cm) tall.
Barack Obama’s height puts him in a four-way tie with John F Kennedy, Andrew Jackson, and Ronald Reagan, according to POTUS.com.
Is Michelle Obama taller than Barack Obama?
Obama was 27 years old when he first met Michelle LaVaughn Robinson at the Chicago office of the law firm Sidley Austin LLP in 1989. Three years later, they tied the knot on October 03, 1992, and soon they welcomed two daughters, Sasha and Malia.
Together for more than 30 years, the power couple has stood strong in every thick and thin. However, you won’t any major difference when they stand next to each other.
As mentioned earlier, Obama is 6ft 1in (185 cm) tall while Michelle stands 5ft 11in (180 cm) tall, according to People. Surprisingly, Obama’s elder daughter Malia is also 5ft 11in tall, IMDb stated. Meanwhile, her sister Sasha is 5ft 9in tall.
