When it comes to the Guiness World Records, size does matter.
After crowning a new king of the short people in naming Eduardo Niño Hernandez the new World's Shortest Man, Guinness World Records has found its queen in Elif Kocaman, who has been approved as the new World's Shortest Woman.
The 22-year-old Kocaman measures in at just about 28.6 inches tall, making her slightly taller than Hernandez who is 27.46 inches tall.
After crowning a new king of the short people in naming Eduardo Niño Hernandez the new World's Shortest Man, Guinness World Records has found its queen in Elif Kocaman, who has been approved as the new World's Shortest Woman.
The 22-year-old Kocaman measures in at just about 28.6 inches tall, making her slightly taller than Hernandez who is 27.46 inches tall.
The young woman lives with her family in a town called Kadirli, which is part of the Osmaniye Province in the Mediterranean part of Turkey.
Another native of Turkey was also approved for his own world record.
Sultan Kösen of Mardin, Turkey, was given the title of World's Tallest Man by the Guinness Records after his height of 8-feet, 3-inches was confirmed by officials.
Kösen, who lives with his family that consists of his parents, three brothers and a sister, is said to still be growing even at age 28, but will be undergoing a treatment that experts hope will stall or stop his growth.
Being tall has hindered Kösen over the years as the part-time farmer has been unable to complete his education and schooling as a result of his incredible height, but he says he enjoys a somewhat normal existence and spends much time with his friends and playing video games.
According to the Times of India, Kösen's biggest goal in life is, “To travel and see the world and have a car that accommodates my size! My biggest dream though, is to get married and have children - I'm looking for love.”
With the confirmation, Kösen becomes the twelfth person in medical history to have a confirmed height of 8 feet or greater.
Another native of Turkey was also approved for his own world record.
Sultan Kösen of Mardin, Turkey, was given the title of World's Tallest Man by the Guinness Records after his height of 8-feet, 3-inches was confirmed by officials.
Kösen, who lives with his family that consists of his parents, three brothers and a sister, is said to still be growing even at age 28, but will be undergoing a treatment that experts hope will stall or stop his growth.
Being tall has hindered Kösen over the years as the part-time farmer has been unable to complete his education and schooling as a result of his incredible height, but he says he enjoys a somewhat normal existence and spends much time with his friends and playing video games.
According to the Times of India, Kösen's biggest goal in life is, “To travel and see the world and have a car that accommodates my size! My biggest dream though, is to get married and have children - I'm looking for love.”
With the confirmation, Kösen becomes the twelfth person in medical history to have a confirmed height of 8 feet or greater.
