THE tallest woman alive towers over a Guinness World Records official who has to stand on a chair to confirm her 7ft 0.7in height.

       Rumeysa Gelgi, 24, said she hopes to use her lofty status to inspire others to accept themselves.

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       The tallest woman alive stands at an incredible 7ft 0.7in, while Guinness World Records official has to stand on a chair to confirm her height Credit: (C) 2021 Guinness World Records Limited 4

       Turkish Rumeysa Gelgi, 24, hopes to inspire others to accept themselves Credit: (C) 2021 Guinness World Records Limited

       Her height is the result of a condition called Weaver syndrome, which causes accelerated growth.

       She mostly uses a wheelchair although she can walk with the help of a walking frame.

       Rumeysa, from Turkey, said: “Every disadvantage can be turned into an advantage for yourself so accept yourself for who you are, be aware of your potential and do your best.”

       It is her second world record after being named tallest teenager alive in 2014.

       Craig Glenday, editor in chief at Guinness World Records, said: "The category of tallest living woman is not one that changes hands very often, so I'm excited to share this news with the world."

       The tallest woman to have lived was Zeng Jinlian, from China, who was measured at 8ft 1in before her death in 1982.

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       She said 'Every disadvantage can be turned into an advantage for yourself so accept yourself for who you are' Credit: (C) 2021 Guinness World Records Limited 4

       Rumeysa, here with her parents, mostly uses a wheelchair as her height is the result of a condition called Weaver syndrome Credit: (C) 2021 Guinness World Records Limited

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