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Malee DuangdeeTallest girl in the world
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The Tallest Girl in the World
At the age of 19, Mali Duangdee from Thailand stands taller than most people on the planet, measuring 6 feet 10 inches or 208 centimeters in height and weighing about 130 kilograms. According to statistics, tall girls often become objects of admiration for men, but Mali Duangdee has her own opinion on this matter.
Early Life
Mali's parents noticed that their daughter was different from other children at an early age - she was significantly larger than her peers. It was not until the age of 9, after a thorough examination, that Mali was diagnosed with a small brain tumor that constantly exerted pressure on a nerve, causing her body to continuously produce growth hormone. According to medical professionals, it is not possible to completely eliminate this condition, and the only way to manage it is through injections every three months to slow down her growth. Each shot costs about $3200, which is unaffordable for many in Thailand, so the injections were often skipped, hoping for the best. In addition to this, Mali constantly takes multiple medications, but some of them have started to have a negative impact on her vision, and the brain tumor has also added to her problems. As a result, at the age of 19, Mali has become almost blind.
Challenges and Isolation
"I have always been different, even now, after school, I would like to live on my own, but it is impossible for various reasons..." Mali confessed. According to her parents and herself, the most challenging time was during school - constant bullying and mockery, thousands of different nicknames, and complete alienation. From an early age, Mali's peers began to laugh at her, and she was only left in peace after graduating from school. "Above all, I wanted to have friends to play and spend time together," Mali sadly recalls, "but almost everyone ignored me." Teachers helped her survive in school, but according to her stories, their support was always just moral and rarely helped.
Life Today
Nowadays, Mali spends most of her time at home, helping her parents with household chores, cooking, and taking care of her 3-year-old sister, who fortunately does not share the same fate and is growing up as a healthy child. "I have never had a boyfriend," Mali says, "and I don't even think about getting married - I don't think anything will work out for me, as I am too... different." Despite her immense height and considerable physical strength, Mali's parents worry a lot about her. Her father does not even let her go out alone as he fears that something might happen to her. However, even in her situation, Mali does not give up. "Of course, I would like to be like any other 19-year-old girl," she says, "but who knows what will happen tomorrow and how the new day will surprise us."
Guinness World Record
In January 2009, Mali Duangdee was included in the Guinness Book of World Records as the tallest girl in the world. Before her, the record holder was Elisany Silva from Brazil, who stands at 6 feet 9 inches or 206 centimeters tall.
