Zeng Jinlian | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 26, 1964 |
| Died | February 13, 1982 (aged 17) |
| Known for | Tallest verified woman |
| Height | 248 cm (8 ft 2 in) |
Zeng Jinlian (simplified Chinese: 曾金莲; traditional Chinese: 曾金蓮; pinyin: Zēng Jīnlián, June 26, 1964 - February 13, 1982) was the tallest woman verified in modern times,[1] surpassing Jane Bunford's record. In the year between Don Koehler's death and her own, she surpassed fellow "eight-footers" Gabriel Estêvão Monjane and Suleiman Ali Nashnush. Having had scoliosis and diabetes, she died of complications of diabetes.[2]
See also
References
- ↑ "Tallest Woman Ever". Guinness World Records. Retrieved 13 June 2019.
- ↑ https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/tallest-woman
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