Is it true that people who grow later are usually taller when they are fully grown?

Question: Is it true that people who grow later are usually taller when they are fully grown?
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Asked by lukethetieman to Heather on 24 Jun 2013.
- Heather Eyre answered on 24 Jun 2013:
  
  Growth rates vary massively, you may notice someones with a late growth spurt as they suddenly end up taller than you but I don’t think there is a general rule!

Question: Is it true that people who grow later are usually taller when they are fully grown?