Zeng Jinlian
| Zeng Jinlian | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 26, 1964 |
| Died |
February 13, 1982 (aged 17) Hunan, China |
| Known for | Tallest verified woman |
| Height | 8 ft 1.75 in (248.29 cm) |
| Weight | 305 lb (138 kg) |
Zeng Jinlian (June 26, 1964 – February 13, 1982) was the tallest modernly verified[1] female person, taking over 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 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 4 in (1.63 m) |
| 13 | 7 ft 1.5 in (2.17 m) | 7 ft 4 in (2.24 m) |
| 16 | 7 ft 10.5 in (2.40 m) | 8 ft 1.5 in (2.48 m) |
| 17 | 8 ft 1.75 in (2.48 m) | 8 ft 3 in (2.51 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 – |
See also
References
- ↑ "Top 10 Tallest Women of All Time". Retrieved 12 April 2016.
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