Rumeysa Gelgi

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Rumeysa Gelgi (born 1 January 1997) is a Turkish advocate and web developer. Since 2021, she has been the tallest living woman recognised by Guinness World Records. Gelgi also holds the following titles: the largest hands (female) — since 2022 the widest hand span (female) — since 2022 the longest fingers (female) — since 2022 the longest back (female) — since 2022 the longest ears (female) — since 2024 the longest baby (female) — since 2024 Gelgi holds the title of tallest living female, given by Guinness World Records. She is 215.16 cm (7 ft 0.71 in) tall, and weighs 99 kg (218 lbs). She has unofficially been surpassed by Chinese professional basketball player Zhang Ziyu. Gelgi lives in the Karabük province of Turkey. Her height is caused by Weaver syndrome, a rare condition which causes rapid growth and other physical abnormalities. It affects men three times more than women. Because of her condition, she usually uses a wheelchair to move, but is able to walk short distances with...

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