Let's get to know the 10 tallest women in modern times.

 

Social media is full of rumors and exaggerations about tall women, but in this article let's focus on women whose heights have been documented by the Guinness Book of World Records or by multiple reliable sources; some have been officially crowned “the tallest living woman” while others have turned their exceptional height into a legendary basketball career, but in both cases, these ten are indeed giants, in every sense of the word.

Parveen's friend from India

The Guinness Book of World Records listed this Indian woman, Siddiqa Parveen, as the tallest living woman in 2014, with a reported height of about 234 cm (7 feet 8 inches). This height is arguably linked to a pituitary gland disorder, similar to many other cases of excessive height.

Yao Defen from China

The Guinness Book of World Records recognized Yao Defen as the tallest living woman in the world, measuring 233.3 cm (7 feet 7 inches) at her last official record. Yao Defen was born in 1972 in Anhui Province and suffered from gigantism caused by a pituitary tumor. She held this title until her death in 2012.

Sandy Allen from the United States of America

Sandy Allen of the United States was recognized by the Guinness Book of Records in the 1970s as the tallest living woman, standing at approximately 231.7 cm (7 feet 7 inches). Allen held this title for decades and became a popular and kind personality, speaking openly about her experience with gigantism.

Zhang Ziyu from China

Talented Chinese basketball player Zhang Ziyu is listed in tall people databases at approximately 220 cm, making her one of the tallest active athletes in the world. Although she is still a teenager, she is widely expected to dominate women's basketball if she continues her professional career.

Margot Didek from Poland

Margo Didek was the tallest player in the history of the Women's National Basketball League, officially standing at 2.18 meters. Didek played as a Polish center for teams such as the Utah Stars, Connecticut Sun, and Los Angeles Sparks, and is remembered as one of the legends of blocking shots.

Zainab Bibi from Pakistan

Zainab Bibi, from Pakistan, is said to be about 218 cm (7 feet 2 inches) tall, and was described as the tallest woman in her country. She even earned a Guinness World Record in 2003 as the tallest woman in the world. Her unusual height brought her considerable media attention, while also presenting her with significant daily challenges.

Rumeysa Gilgi from Türkiye

Rumeisa Gilgi currently holds the Guinness World Record for the tallest living woman, standing at 215.16 cm (7 feet 0.7 inches). Rumeisa was born with Weaver syndrome and uses a wheelchair often, but thanks to this, she has become a prominent advocate for people with rare conditions.

Mali Duangdee from Thailand

Mali Duangdee of Thailand became famous for being one of the tallest teenagers in the world, and later the tallest woman in Thailand. The media estimated her height at about 212 cm (about 6 feet 11 inches), meaning she may soon enter the Guinness Book of Records.

Uliana Simeonova from Latvia

Soviet Latvian basketball star Uliana Semenova, who stood out from her peers at around 210 cm (6 feet 11 inches) tall, dominated women's basketball in the 1970s and 1980s, leading her local and national teams to numerous European and Olympic titles, and is still considered one of the most influential figures in the sport.

Jitika Srivastava from India

It is officially stated that the height of former Indian national team player Jitika Srivastava is approximately 211 cm (6 feet 11 inches). Although this height is not sufficient to enter the Guinness Book of Records, she is often mentioned as one of the tallest women in the history of India.