By Sakshi Sah
Published Nov 26, 2024

Hindustan Times
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7 pics of the tallest and shortest women together

Jyoti Amge, the shortest woman living, and Rumeysa Gelgi, the tallest woman living, met for the first time in London. 

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The two women, who hold incredible Guinness World Records titles, had a lovely 'girls' day out.

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Rumeysa Gelgi is 215.16 cm tall (7 ft 0.7 in), making her the tallest woman living today.

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Jyoti Amge stands at 62.8 cm (2 ft 0.7 in), holding the title of the shortest woman living.

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Jyoti Amge is the world’s shortest woman from Nagpur, India.

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Jyoti was of average height until the age of five, when she was diagnosed with achondroplasia.

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Born in 1997 in Turkey, Rumeysa Gelgi was diagnosed with Weaver Syndrome due to her unusually large size as an infant.

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An advocate, public speaker, and activist, Rumeysa Gelgi set the record for the tallest woman living in 2021.

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Jyoti Amge and Rumeysa Gelgi shared laughs and stories during their meeting.

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Their meeting was not just about their record-breaking heights but about celebrating their unique bond.

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