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World's tallest woman and shortest woman meet for the first time

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In celebration of Guinness World Records Day on Thursday (November 21) the tallest woman and shortest woman had afternoon tea together in London on Tuesday (November 19) and were honored by the record-breaking experts as icons. At 2 metres and 15.16cm (7ft 0.7) tall, Rumeysa Gelgi, a researcher from Turkey, towered over Jyoti Amge, an actor from India, who stands at just 62.8cm (24.7in). The height difference proved no barrier with the pair enjoying each other&#x27;s company at the meet-up at the Savoy Hotel. &quot;It was so lovely to meet the tallest woman in the world for the first time, she is so good-natured, I felt really comfortable talking with her,&quot; Amge said. Sentiments echoed by Gelgi who said they had a lot in common, such as &quot;self-care, make up (and) doing our nails.&quot; Started in 2004, Guinness World Records Day encourages people around the world to try and set new records. As two of the most popular current title holders, Amge and Gelgi were also honoured as icons and they feature in the new record breakers&#x27; new book. &quot;This is a really special year for Guinness World Records. Not only is it our 20th Guinness World Records Day, but we&#x27;re beginning the celebrations for the 70th anniversary of the book,&quot; said Craig Glenday, the editor-in-chief for GWR Day. &quot;How better to celebrate than to unite two of the most iconic record holders we have?&quot; he said. Meanwhile Gelgi described being named as a Guinness World Records icon in the anniversary edition book, as &quot;surreal.&quot;

At 2 metres and 15.16cm (7ft 0.7) tall, Rumeysa Gelgi, a researcher from Turkey, towered over Jyoti Amge, an actor from India, who stands at just 62.8cm (24.7in).

At 2 metres and 15.16cm (7ft 0.7) tall, Rumeysa Gelgi, a researcher from Turkey, towered over Jyoti Amge, an actor from India, who stands at just 62.8cm (24.7in).

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World's tallest woman and shortest woman meet for the first time

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Published November 21, 2024 03:25 PM PHT

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Updated November 21, 2024 05:03 PM PHT

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