World's Shortest Man & Woman Magical Moments
For the first time in history, the shortest man and woman in the world
have met. The shortest man, Chandra Bahadur Dangi, 72, is from a remote area of
Nepal and stands 21.5 inches tall. Eighteen-year-old Jyoti Amge hails from Nagpur,
India and measures just under 25 inches tall.
It was a match made in heaven for Guinness World Records, which arranged
the introduction for a photo shoot to promote the upcoming release of Guinness World Records 2013 on September
13. To provide scale, a record book (12 inches in length) was placed between
Chandra and Jyoti for one of the photos.
“It was an extraordinary moment,” says Marco
Frigatti, the official Guinness World Records Adjudicator, who also took part
in the photo shoot. “They’re both such incredible individuals. Everyone knew
this was a special moment, and the atmosphere was magical.”
A
Record-Breaking Birthday
Jyoti secured the World’s Shortest Woman title
simply by reaching womanhood on her 18th birthday in December of
last year. She has a condition called achondroplasia, a genetic disorder that affects
bone growth and cartilage formation. Achondroplasia is the most common cause of
dwarfism.
Jyoti won't grow any taller than her current
height. Due to her size, she has her clothes specially made. She sleeps in a
tiny bed and uses special plates and cutlery to eat. Jyoti is currently
pursuing her dream of becoming a successful actress. She has already starred in a
number of Indian films.
“Since being recognized by Guinness World
Records, I have been able to visit lots of different countries,” says Jyoti. “I
love travelling. I have visited Japan and parts of Europe, and now I can’t wait
to visit the UK.”
A Record-Breaking Discovery
In February this year, Chandra made headlines
around the world when he was crowned the World’s Shortest Man. Until his recent
discovery, he had spent his entire life in the remote Nepalese mountain village
of Rhimkholi, about 250 miles west of Kathmandu. Because Chandra has never been
examined by a doctor, the cause of his short stature is unknown. According to a
report from the Daily Mail, doctors suspect he has a form of primordial
dwarfism.
Chandra’s 21.5-inch height also snagged him
the title of Shortest Man in History, breaking the previous record of India’s
Gul Mohammed, who was 22.5 in tall.
“I’m very happy that I’m being recognized by
Guinness World Records and that my name will be written in a book,” says
Chandra. “It’s a big thing for my family, my village and my country. I am very
happy.”
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