18 Year Old From USA Holds The Guinness World Record For The Shortest Non-Mobile Woman

Wildine Aumoithe from United States of America holds the Guinness World Record for achieving the shortest female living (non- mobile categorised). As of October 13, 2021, the 18-year-old from North Miami Beach, Florida, stands at only 72 cm tall. Her measurement was taken thrice on a single day when she applied for the Guinness world record.

Wildine's major aim for earning the record was to serve as an inspiration to other small people. She is also thrilled to be the first Haitian-American lady to claim a global record for the shortest woman.

Wildine's size is attributable to a kind of dwarfism that is exceptionally rare. Since this variety of dwarfism renders walking difficult or problematic, she primarily depends on a motorised wheelchair to move around. Wildine's illness meant that her future was questionable as she was born, and doctors didn't sure if she'd survive the night, or even to her 18th birthday.

Michael Empric, a Guinness World Records adjudicator, oversaw the surveying process and validated Wildine's record-breaking height. After that, he was allowed to give Wildine her certificate.

To imagine the emotional impact it must had on Wilda, Wildine's mother. Wildine and her mother, on the other hand, developed a remarkable and unbreakable friendship as a result of this adversity, which they maintain to this day. Wilda is Wildine's primary caregiver and does not works as then she may be with her 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Meanwhile, in February 2020, Wildine launched the Life Of Wildine YouTube channel to showcase people how she makes her living as a dwarf and to raise awareness about Dwarfism and topics like disability depiction.