Rumeysa Gelgi (24) is a proud 2.15 meters tall! One reason for their record size is the so-called Weaver Syndrome, which leads to considerable growth. The young woman mostly uses a wheelchair, but can also walk with the help of a rollator.
Gelgi from the small town of Safranbolu in Northern Anatolia was already listed in the Guinness Book in 2014 – at the time as the largest living teenager in the world. Since then, she has been using the attention to advocate for other people with rare diseases. “You can turn any disadvantage into an advantage, so you should accept yourself for who you are. Be aware of your potential and do your best, ”said the 24-year-old.
The tallest living man in the world is also a Turk: According to the Guinness Book, Sultan Kosen measured 251 centimeters in 2018. The tallest woman who ever lived was 246.3 centimeters high: Zeng Jinlian from China died in 1982. (SDA)