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Liam Buckler

World’s tallest woman who stands more than 7ft tall smashes three new records

The world's tallest woman has smashed three new Guinness World Records - after measuring more than 7ft.

Rumeysa Gelgi, 25, from Turkey, stands at a staggering 7ft and 0.7in after a rare genetic disorder named Weaver syndrome causes her to grow at extreme speeds.

She was previously named in the Guinness World Records for being the tallest living teenager but, since February, Rumeysa has broken more records.

Earlier this year Rumeysa was named as having the longest finger on a living female at 4.40in and the longest back at 23.58in.

The Turk also, according to the Guinness World Records, had the largest hands for a female with her right hand measuring a 9.81in and her left hand at 9.55in.

Rumeysa, who suffers from a rare genetic disorder, alongside her mum Safiye (REUTERS)

But despite smashing all the records for her height, Rumeysa has been subjected to bullying in the past and teasing.

She now believes the remarks made towards her have made her a much stronger person - as she is able to deal with any hateful comments - especially online.

The 25-year-old is active on Instagram and likes to raise awareness of her condition - Weaver syndrome.

On her Instagram page, she says to her followers that speaking out against rare conditions are nothing to be afraid of.

She admitted: "I like being different from everyone else."

The Guinness World Record named her the world's tallest living woman (REUTERS)

Rumeysa wrote: "I was born with extreme physical uniqueness. (I) wanted to have as much of them recognised and celebrated as possible, hoping to inspire and encourage others with visible differences to do the same thing and be themselves."

Rumeysa also tries to use her extreme height to her advantage - and likes to see the funny side.

She added: "It provides me with easy access to high places, and looking down at people from above isn’t a bad thing either!"

Due to her condition, however, Rumeysa has to use a wheelchair and a walking stick as she suffers from limited movement.

Rumeysa tries to use her extreme height to her advantage - and likes to see the funny side (Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
She says she likes being different (PA)

In addition, she also has problems swallowing and breathing - and struggles to stand when for short periods of time.

Meanwhile, the tallest man Sultan Kosen, from Turkey, is in the Guinness World Record books for measuring a record-breaking 8ft and 3in.

The 39-year-old previously said he suffered with a tumour as a child which affected his pituitary gland - and led him to grow fast.

It means he is often in huge discomfort due to the size of his feet and hands - which affect his every day tasks.

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