A Turkish woman has been announced as the world’s tallest woman.
This week the Guinness World Records officially named Rumeysa Gelgi the tallest woman alive. She measured in at 215.16cm (7ft 0.7in).
Her height is caused by a medical condition called Weaver syndrome. This is when your body grows very quickly.
Gelgi hopes to inspire others to accept themselves after being named the tallest in the world.
The 24-year-old said: “Every disadvantage can be turned into an advantage for yourself so accept yourself for who you are, be aware of your potential and do your best.”
The tallest man in the world is Turkey’s Sultan Kosen, who was measured at 251cm (8ft 2.8in) in 2018.
The tallest woman to have lived was China’s Zeng Jinlian, who was measured at 246.3cm (8ft 1in) before her death in 1982.
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So tall I wish I was that tall
Wow!
great article!
That’s amazing
Who are the other two people?
OMG that is the tallest person Ive ever seen
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I dont know how tall that is in height, but 100000000% taller than me.
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WOW! Incredible! Good luck on not banging your head on a doorframe Rumeysa!
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wow thats so cool how pepole can grow to that tall!
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I wish I was that tall!
are the 2 girls her kids
will definitly get my storm storm to read this when shes older!
yeah I wish I was that tall too!
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what i mean who r the people beside her like, nah
i wish i was that tall but i m so little sad
this inspires me! i love her quote, “Every disadvantage can be turned into an advantage for yourself so accept yourself for who you are, be aware of your potential and do your best.”
Wow! I thought I was tall!!!
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she is so tall compared to the woman standing next to her