Cathie jung is listed in the guinness book of world records as having the smallest waist on a living person. Cathie jungs tiny waist measures just 15in, making her figure distinctly hourglass. Longest haired teen keeps on growing guinness world records. Nerina orton from birmingham, uk dreams of having the smallest waist in the world.
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Cathie jung born 1937 is an american victorian dress and corset enthusiast residing in manteo, nc, united states. After years of corsets, ethel finally achieved a guinness book of world recordsworthy inch waist, as well as a signature look involving a variety of facial piercings. German soccer fan christian kinner set a record for yelling the word goal, which is screamed in celebration when a team scores. Within this marvelous museum is a remarkable record of the most dazzling deeds, fantastic feats, and outright outlandish oddities from around the world. For your information her name is on the list of guinness book of records as she has won the title of the person with the smallest waist. This page is about guinness book of world records smallest waist,contains markys blog,cathie jung official site,cathie jung extreme corset,guinness world. Guinness record for smallest waist cathie jung page 7. When first recorded on the tv show lo show dei record in march 2010, the beard measured.
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Indeed, since 1999 she has held the guinness world records title for smallest waist on a living person, possessing a waistline measured at 15 inches a figure that is commonly described as. Dec 04, 2007 guinness world records are about extremes, and the record holders for the tiniest waist and the longest fingernails certainly fit that category. Subscribe for more watch the gwrs favourites tallest man visits london. Find the perfect 2016 guinness world records stock photos and editorial news pictures from getty images.
Smallest waist on a living person cathie jungs waist is about the same size as a regular jar of mayonnaise. Skinny dipping record attempted for cancer cure, glory in. Meet corset queen cathie jung who holds the extraordinary record for smallest waist living tightlacing. She reduced from a natural 56 cm 22 in to 33 cm in over the period 192939. Cathie jung is listed in the guinness book of world records as.
The world record for smallest corsetted waist is currently held by cathie jung at 15 inches. With the vital statistics 391539 and a height of 5ft6in, our undisputed, corset queen cathie jung is the only living person with such a small waist. Thumbelina, billed as the worlds smallest horse by the guinness book of world records, stands back stage with a show horse at the big apple circus. Worlds smallest man and woman meet for the first time. Su niang has just proposed to the guinness world record to consider her for the worlds smallest waist. A measurement of 33 cm in was also claimed for the french actress mlle polaire real name emile marie bouchand 18811939. Due to health concerns, many women have since stopped practicing the bodymodification technique. Select from premium 2016 guinness world records of the highest quality. See more ideas about world records, guinness book of world records, guiness world records.
Smallest waist living tightlacing guinness world records. She reduced her waist by 11 inches with persistent efforts. World record breaking smallest waist, cathie jung lorla. From wikipedia, the free encyclopedia walter hudson c. Cathie jungs enthusiasm for victorian style clothing and corsets led to her record for the smallest waist tightlacing a remarkable 38. However, su has undergone a lifetime of waist training by wearing corsets on a regular basis to shape her torso. Guinness record for smallest waist cathie jung so the first order for a corset was placed by her in 1985 from ruth at b. The current guinness world record holder for the world s smallest waist is ethel granger, of the uk, whose waist measured inches.
July 17 cathie jungs enthusiasm for victorian style clothing and corsets led to her record for the smallest waist tightlacing a remarkable 38. For your information her name is on the list of guinness book of records as she has won the title of. Some amazing guinness world records entertainment nigeria. Cathie jung extreme corset,guinness world record for the smallest waist on a living person. Jun 20, 2011 you dont have to be the heaviest man to finish a marathon 400 lbs or the woman with the smallest waist 15 in. Cathie jung guinness world record 2011 cathie jungs waist is about the same size as a regular jar of mayonnaise. If you want to know the record holder for the biggest waist in the world, then youre in the right place. From fun quizzes that bring joy to your day, to compelling photography and fascinating lists, howstuffworks play offers something for everyone. Ethel granger, owner of smallest waist ever, inspires.
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We have an exclusive pic below, as well as more on vogue italias website. Her enthusiasm for victorian clothes is why at the age of 38 she started wearing a 15. The queen of corsets, as she has aptly named herself, has worn tightfitting corsets for years to get there, and appears in the 2007 edition of the guinness book of world records. Shes been wearing a corset every day, and she now wears one 24 hours a day. Guinness world records photocall photos and premium high. Find the answers to these, and many more, intriguing inquiries at the guinness world records museum, a top attraction in san antonios alamo plaza.
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This myanmar woman claims to have the smallest waist in the. Sep 15, 2011 smallest waist scarlett ohara would be green with envy at cathie jungs waistline. Wearing a corset result of years of ethel granger reached guinness record. I probably have around 100 of them, says the corset queen. Nov 26, 2006 indeed, since 1999 she has held the guinness world records title for smallest waist on a living person, possessing a waistline measured at 15 inches a figure that is commonly described as. This human dominoes record keeps getting toppled all over. Thirteen year old boy grows largest afro to get into guinness world records book. Our awardwinning website offers reliable, easytounderstand explanations about how the world works. Ethel granger, owner of smallest waist ever, inspires vogue. She holds that record by wearing a corset all her life.
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