Guinness World Record Icons; World’s Tallest Woman and World’s Shortest Woman Meet for Afternoon Tea.
Celebrating Guinness World Records Day
Rumeysa Gelgi, the world’s tallest woman, and Jyoti Amge, the world’s shortest woman, came together for a special afternoon tea.
This tea party was held in London to celebrate Guinness World Records Day 2024.
The event took place at the luxurious Savoy hotel, where they were honored as Guinness World Record icons in the 70th anniversary edition of the record book.
Record-Breaking Achievements
Rumeysa Gelgi, a 27-year-old researcher and web developer from Turkey, holds the title of the tallest living woman, standing at 2 meters and 15.16 cm.
In contrast, 30-year-old Jyoti Amge, an actress from India, holds the title of the shortest living woman, measuring just 62.8 cm.
Honoring Iconic Record Holders
During the celebration, Guinness World Records editor-in-chief, Craig Glenday, remarked,
“The Guinness World Records icons are those record holders who truly embody the spirit of GWR.
They come from all areas, from science and technology, sports and the arts, to media, and are also those dedicated record holders who we see year after year.”
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Gelgi’s Rare Condition
Rumeysa Gelgi, the world’s tallest woman, lives with an extremely rare condition known as Weaver syndrome.
This syndrome causes accelerated growth and skeletal deformities.
Despite the challenges of her condition, Gelgi expressed how special it was to meet Jyoti Amge, the world’s shortest woman.
She shared;
“It was so amazing meeting Jyoti for the first time. It was difficult for us to make eye contact at times due to our height difference, but it was great.”
The two also discovered they had things in common, such as a love for make-up, self-care, and doing their nails.
Amge’s Dwarfism and Acting Career
Jyoti Amge, who stands at 62.8 cm, has a form of dwarfism known as achondroplasia.
She has appeared in various films and TV shows, including her memorable role as Ma Petite in the US hit TV series American Horror Story.
Reflecting on her first meeting with Gelgi, Amge said,
“I’m used to looking up and seeing people taller than me but I was so happy to look up today and see the world’s tallest woman.
I’m delighted that I’ve met Rumeysa; she is so good-natured, and I felt very comfortable talking to her.”
Both Gelgi and Amge aim to inspire others who have visible differences, encouraging them to embrace their uniqueness.
“We are aiming to inspire people with visible differences to find the courage to show themselves,” Gelgi said.
“I want to make people see that being different is okay.”
Their meeting not only celebrated their extraordinary records but also highlighted the importance of acceptance and confidence.
Celebrating Differences Through Guinness World Records
Glenday’s ,Vision on Diversity
Craig Glenday, editor-in-chief of Guinness World Records, emphasized the organization’s commitment to celebrating differences.
“Guinness World Records is all about celebrating differences, and by bringing together these two amazing, iconic women, they can share their perspectives on life with each other and also with us.” This sentiment highlights the inclusive spirit of the event, where remarkable individuals come together to inspire others”.
Tallest and Shortest Living People
However, the title of the tallest living person belongs to Sultan Kösen, a part-time farmer from Turkey, who stands at an impressive 2 meters and 46.5 cm tall.
On the opposite end of the spectrum, the shortest living person is Afshin Esmaeil Ghaderzadeh from Iran, measuring just 65.24 cm.
These records, alongside Gelgi and Amge’s, continue to show the diversity of human achievement.
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