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Chandra Dangi With Jyoti Amge Smallest Man_Smallest Woman Guinness World Records 2012
30 August 2012 (London, UK) – Guinness World Records, the official authority on record-breaking achievement, today revealed a sneak preview of the 57th edition of the world’s best-selling copyright book, Guinness World Records 2013, by issuing exclusive pictures and video of the world’s Shortest Man, Chandra Bahadur Dangi (54.6 cm), and the world’s Shortest Woman, Jyoti Amge (62.8 cm), who met for the first time for the production of the new book.
The historic moment was recorded earlier this year and is the first time in history the shortest male and female in the world have met. Each wore traditional outfits from their native countries and smiled and laughed throughout. To add scale to the picture, the classic Guinness World Records book – which measures 1ft tall (30cm) – was placed in between them.
Marco Frigatti, Official Guinness World Records Adjudicator, who also took part in the shoot, said: “It was an extraordinary moment; they’re both such incredible individuals. Everyone knew this was a special moment, the atmosphere was magical.”
The picture and new footage coincides with the recent announcement that the world’s Shortest Woman, Jyoti Amge, will visit the UK on the 13th of September to help launch the new Guinness World Records 2013 book.
Background Information:
World’s Shortest Woman – Jyoti Amge – India – 62.8 cm (2 ft 0.7 in)
On 16 December 2011, Jyoti Amge from Nagpur, India, reached the age of 18 and took the title of Shortest Living Woman.
Jyoti, who has a form of dwarfism called Achondroplasia, won’t grow any taller than her current height. Due to her size, she has to have clothes and jewellery specially made. She sleeps in a tiny bed and uses special plates and cutlery to eat. She loves fashion and ma
