Zeng Jinlian

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. Zeng's growth patterns were close to those of Robert Wadlow, as shown in the table below.

Age Height of Zeng Jinlian Height of Robert Wadlow
4 5 ft 1.5 in (1.56 m) 5 ft 3 in (1.60 m)
13 7 ft 1.5 in (2.17 m) 7 ft 2 in (2.18 m)
16 7 ft 10.5 in (2.40 m) 7 ft 10.5 in (2.40 m)
17 8 ft 1 in (2.46 m) 8 ft 0.5 in (2.45 m)
Preceded by
Jane Bunford
Tallest recognized woman
1982–?
Succeeded by
Sandy Allen
Preceded by
Don Koehler
Tallest recognized person
1982
Succeeded by
Gabriel Estêvão Monjane
Preceded by
Jane Bunford
Tallest recognized woman ever
1982–present
Succeeded by
Zeng Jinlian
Born(1964-06-26)June 26, 1964
DiedFebruary 13, 1982(1982-02-13) (aged 17)
Known forTallest verified woman
Height8 ft 1 in (246 cm)

See also

References

  1. "Tallest Woman Ever". Guinness World Records. Retrieved 13 June 2019.


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