After 7 years, Rumeysa Gelgi has grown an additional 2 cm and continues to be recognized in the Guinness World Records.
According to CNN, Rumeysa Gelgi, a 24-year-old woman from Turkey, has received the Guinness World Record for the tallest living woman.
Previously, in 2014, at just 17 years old, Gelgi became the “Tallest Teenager in the World” with a height of 2.13 meters. Seven years later, her height has increased by 2 cm.
As reported by Mirror, Rumeysa suffers from a rare condition called Weaver syndrome, which causes rapid growth. In addition to Weaver syndrome, she has scoliosis, requires the use of a wheelchair, and has an unusually large face and neck that are disproportionate to her body.
Rumeysa Gelgi receives her second Guinness World Record. (Photo: Guinnessworldrecords).
Weaver syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that causes individuals to have an unusually large head and various intellectual disabilities. Patients typically have a wide forehead, widely spaced eyes, low-set large ears, and a small lower jaw. They may experience joint deformities affecting mobility, with some fingers, toes, and spines permanently curved, as well as loose, sagging skin.
This condition requires Gelgi to frequently use a wheelchair. She often faces challenges in daily activities and has endured much scrutiny from those around her. However, she remains optimistic, striving to learn and work. In 2018, she launched a social media campaign aimed at helping stray animals.
She also regularly provides helpful information to others with Weaver syndrome, offering advice and spreading positive energy.
Weaver syndrome caused Gelgi to be born with many unusual physical traits. (Photo: Rumeysa Gelgi).
Gelgi has shared that her extraordinary height makes her stand out in a crowd and piques people’s curiosity, but most respond with kindness and support for her endeavors. “Every disadvantage can be turned into an advantage, so let’s embrace who we are, recognize the potential we have, and strive with all our might,” said the tallest woman in the world.
In addition to her remarkable height, Rumeysa’s hands measure 24.5 cm and her feet are 30.5 cm long.
“It is an honor to welcome Gelgi back to the Guinness World Records. Her indomitable spirit and pride in standing out in a crowd have become an inspiration. The category of tallest living woman rarely changes, so we are thrilled to share this news with the world,” said Craig Glenday, Editor-in-Chief of the Guinness World Records.
Interestingly, the tallest living man also hails from Turkey – Sultan Kösen, 38 years old, measuring 2.51 meters. The Guinness World Records organization noted that it is “very rare for a country to hold both titles for height in both men and women.”
Previously, the tallest woman recorded was Zeng Jinlian from Hunan Province, China, with a height of 2.46 meters at the time of her death in February 1982.
