World's Tallest and Shortest Women Meet in London for Guinness World Records Day
On November 20, 2024, Rumeysa Gelgi, the world's tallest woman, and Jyoti Amge, the world's shortest woman, met for the first time in London to celebrate the 20th annual Guinness World Records Day. Their meeting underscored a remarkable height difference of 152.36 cm and highlighted themes of diversity, friendship, and inspiration. Both women were honoured as Guinness World Records ICONS, a new title recognising their impact and ability to transcend boundaries. The event was marked by mutual respect and shared interests, emphasising the importance of acknowledging different physical attributes while focusing on shared experiences.