Turkish woman who has set the record for tallest woman alive has now set three new world records. Rumeysa Gelgi, 25, stands at more than seven feet tall, with her most recent measurement confirming that she stands at a lofty 7ft 0.7in (215.16cm).
She has an exceptionally rare genetic condition named Weaver syndrome, which has accelerated her growth.READ MORE: Meet world's shortest woman who is 2ft tall and seen as 'goddess' in hometownThis isn't the first time she has found her name in the famous record book either – as she previously broke the record for the tallest teenager living.Rumeysa's record-breaking features don't end there, as verified in February 2022, she also holds three additional records.These records are the longest finger on a living person (female) at 4.40in (11.2cm) and the longest back on a living person (female) at 23.58in (59.90cm).She also takes the crown for the largest hands on a living person (female), with her right hand measuring 9.81in (24.93cm) and her left hand measuring 9.55in (24.26cm).This, along with her impressive stature, has meant that she has been the victim of teasing and abuse from members of the public in the past, but she says that this has only made her stronger.After realising that ignorance often fuelled those hurtful comments, she decided to use her platform to educate people and spread awareness. "I like being different from everyone else," she said. "It also provides me with easy access to high places, and looking down at people from above isn’t a bad thing either!"Ever since achieving her first record, Rumeysa has been an advocate for positivity, diversity and research. "I was born with extreme physical uniqueness," she once wrote on her Instagram."(I) wanted to have as.
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