Ekaterina: Lisina

Once, Ekaterina would have shrunk. She would have folded her shoulders, bent her knees, tried to become a question instead of an exclamation point. But that was before she understood the magic trick.

: Her legs measure a staggering 132.8 cm (52.2 inches) . ekaterina lisina

Ekaterina Lisina : The Towering Russian Icon of Basketball and Fashion Once, Ekaterina would have shrunk

She needed only to exist, loudly and unapologetically, until the gasps turned into glances, and the glances turned into a simple, quiet nod of recognition. : Her legs measure a staggering 132

Before she graced runways, she dominated the basketball court. As a former center for the Russian national team, she helped secure a Bronze Medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics . Her height, which once made her unique, became her greatest asset in sports, allowing her to tower over the competition.

Ekaterina's height was a result of a condition called pituitary gigantism, which is caused by an overproduction of growth hormone. She began experiencing excessive growth during her childhood and continued to grow until she reached her current height.