Historic Meeting: World's Tallest and Shortest Women Unite

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In a delightful event that has captured the hearts of social media users, the world’s tallest woman, Rumeysa Gelgi from Turkey, and the shortest woman, Jyoti Amge from India, have met for the first time. A video of their meeting, shared by Guinness World Records on Instagram, has spread smiles across the internet.

The meeting took place in London, where the two women were seen enjoying each other's company over tea, both in high spirits. Rumeysa complimented Jyoti, saying, "You are very beautiful," to which Jyoti reciprocated with praise, calling Rumeysa lovely.

Guinness World Records captioned the video, highlighting the significance of this unique encounter between the world’s tallest and shortest women. The touching moment has garnered numerous likes and views from users around the globe.

Who are the Women Behind the Records?

Rumeysa Gelgi, born in 1997, is a lawyer and public speaker diagnosed with Weaver syndrome in childhood, which contributed to her extraordinary height of 215.16 cm (7 feet 0.7 inches). She holds the record for the tallest teenager in 2014 and was officially recognized as the tallest woman in October 2021. Due to her height, she faces mobility challenges and uses a wheelchair.

Jyoti Amge, from Nagpur, India, was diagnosed with achondroplasia, a form of dwarfism, at the age of five, which has limited her height to 62.8 cm. At 30 years old, she has appeared in a music video by popular singer Mika Singh and recently acted in an American TV series. Jyoti has held the Guinness World Record for the shortest woman since December 16, 2011.

This historic meeting not only highlights their remarkable achievements but also promotes a message of acceptance and celebration of diversity.