World’s tallest woman is Turkey’s Rumeysa Gelgiwho has a height of 215.16cm (7ft 0.7in). She has registered her name in the Guinness World record book, Riya Shahi reports….
Rumeysa is 24-year-old woman who has won the above title. Earlier, she was being named the world’s tallest living female teenager at the age of 18. This year, she was measured again and won the title as an adult as well
The reason of her tall figure is a syndrome known as Weaver syndrome, an extremely rare condition which causes accelerated growth amongst other abnormalities including skeletal maturation. Due to this condition, Rumeysa had to use wheelchair most of the time and for walking, she had to use walkers.
Rumeysa is outspoken about her condition and she wants to use her platform to inform and educate people about this rare medical syndrome.
Her height increases curiosity in people who see her, but that never affects her life. She stated in the report that most the people are kind and supportive towards her.
In a statement Rumeysa 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”
A very interesting fact that the world’s most tallest man is also from Turkey Sultan Kösen, who stands 251 centimeters (8 feet, 2.8 inches) tall. And both the record holders are from the same country is a very rare occurrence in the history of Guinness World records.
Craig Glenday, editor-in-chief of Guinness World Records stated that ‘The category of tallest living woman is not one that changes hands very often, so I’m excited to share this news with the world’.
Last time this happened was in 2009, when Bao Xishun (236.1 centimeters; 7 feet, 8.95 inches) and Yao Defen (233.3 centimeters; 7 feet 7.85 inches) from China held the records.
“It’s an honor to welcome Rumeysa back into the record books. Her indomitable spirit and pride at standing out from the crowd is an inspiration. The category of tallest living woman is not one that changes hands very often, so I’m excited to share this news with the world.”
– Craig Glenday, Editor-in-Chief, Guinness World Records