A Turkish woman age 24year, with name Rumeysa Gelgi has been confirmed as the world's tallest living woman by Guinness World Records.
Her heights stands at 215.16 centimeters (7 feet, 0.7 inches).
Though Rumeysa Gelgi height is said not to be natural according to Guinness World Records; her phenomenal height is due to a condition called Weaver syndrome, which causes accelerated growth and other abnormalities.
Due to her condition, Gelgi usually moves around in a wheelchair, but she is able to use a walker for short periods.
Gelgi is keen to use her platform to inform people about rare medical conditions like Weaver:
"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." She said in the statement.
Coincidentally, the world's tallest living man - Sultan Kösen is also from Turkey, and stands at 251 centimeters (8 feet, 2.8 inches) tall.
Guinness World Records said the fact that both the tallest living male and female record holders are from the same country is "a rare occurrence."
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