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Danielle Kate Wroe

Woman explains why being world's tallest is 'unique' and 'awesome' at concerts

A woman who has said she wants to 'empower' and 'inspire' others with visible differences has explained that she said it's 'unique' to be her height - telling of the great experiences she's had thanks to her towering stature.

Rumeysa Gelgi, 25, loves the fact that she measures 7ft 0.59 inches as it's 'awesome when you go to a concert' and are able to see everything.

Originally from Turkey, but now living in the US, she is the current holder of the Guinness World Record title of tallest woman in the world after being born with Weaver syndrome – a rare genetic condition that causes bone overgrowth.

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