Meet Rumeysa Gelgi, the tallest woman alive

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Meet the incredible Rumeysa Gelgi, who holds the title of the tallest woman in the world.

At just 17, she was the tallest teenage girl, standing at 213.6 cm (7 ft 0.09 in).

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Rumeysa was confirmed to be the tallest woman living in 2021.

She also starred as the protagonist in the documentary "Rumeysa: Walking Tall."

Rumeysa grew to an impressive 215.16 cm (7 ft 1.5 in).

She has Weaver Syndrome, a condition that causes health issues.

Now, Rumeysa works as a web developer, travelling the world to promote diversity and positivity.

Rumeysa Gelgi holds several remarkable records, including the widest hand span (22.6 cm), largest hands (24.93 cm), and longest back (59.90 cm) for a living woman.

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Photo Credit: Instagram/@rumeysagelgi

Meet Rumeysa Gelgi, the tallest woman alive

Meet the incredible Rumeysa Gelgi, who holds the title of the tallest woman in the world.

Photo Credit: Instagram/@rumeysagelgi

At just 17, she was the tallest teenage girl, standing at 213.6 cm (7 ft 0.09 in).

Photo Credit: Instagram/@rumeysagelgi

Rumeysa was confirmed to be the tallest woman living in 2021.

Photo Credit: Instagram/@rumeysagelgi

She also starred as the protagonist in the documentary "Rumeysa: Walking Tall."

Photo Credit: Instagram/@rumeysagelgi

Rumeysa grew to an impressive 215.16 cm (7 ft 1.5 in).

Photo Credit: Instagram/@rumeysagelgi

She has Weaver Syndrome, a condition that causes health issues.

Photo Credit: Instagram/@rumeysagelgi

Now, Rumeysa works as a web developer, travelling the world to promote diversity and positivity.

Photo Credit: Instagram/@rumeysagelgi

Rumeysa Gelgi holds several remarkable records, including the widest hand span (22.6 cm), largest hands (24.93 cm), and longest back (59.90 cm) for a living woman.

Photo Credit: Instagram/@rumeysagelgi

Inside Virat Kohli's daily diet routine

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