SAFRANBOLU, Turkey—At 7 feet, 0.7 inches (2 meters 15 centimeters) tall, Rumeysa Gelgi has always stood out. Now officially recognized as the world’s tallest woman, she wants to use that record to celebrate differences.
The 24-year-old, who was confirmed this week as the world’s tallest living female by Guinness World Records, was born with Weaver Syndrome, a rare genetic disease that causes rapid growth among other abnormalities.
