Standing as the tallest family globally, the Trapp family has shared that their remarkable heights bring various challenges, such as physical pain and difficulties in performing everyday activities.
A quick internet search reveals that Guinness World Records holds over 65,000 active records, ranging from achievements like the longest plank hold to cultivating the heaviest blueberry and constructing the smallest humanoid robot.
In December 2020, the Trapp family from Esko, Minnesota, achieved a world record for being the tallest family in the world.
This family, consisting of Scott, Krissy, Savanna, Molly, and Adam Trapp, boast an average height of 203.29 cm (6ft 8.03 inches), as recorded by Guinness World Records.
The Trapp siblings – Adam, Molly, and Savanna – have all been involved in sports throughout their lives, with colleges recruiting them for basketball or volleyball.
Adam, the tallest among them, stands at an impressive 221.71 cm (7ft 3in), while Savanna and Molly are 203.6 cm (6ft 8in) and 197.26 cm (6ft 6in) tall, respectively.
Krissy, the mother, is the shortest in this record-breaking family at 191.2 cm (6ft 3in), whereas father Scott stands slightly taller at 202.7 cm (6ft 8in).
However, their great height comes with certain drawbacks; the family encounters various issues due to their size.
“The growing pains were unreal. I have stretch marks on the back of my legs,” Savanna revealed.
She also mentioned that she sometimes faints if she stands up too quickly.
The Trapps shared with Guinness World Records that they often need to duck under doorways and find shopping to be a ‘frustrating’ experience.
Additionally, their long legs make driving cars quite challenging for the family of five.
Despite these difficulties, the Trapp family aims to make the most of their extraordinary height.
In April 2022, Molly expressed her desire to continue the tall family legacy by passing it on to her children, while Savanna focused on pursuing her career aspirations.
She expressed interest in either acting or modeling and has plans to set the record for having the largest hands on a living person (female).
Rumeysa Gelgi currently holds this record, with her right hand measuring 24.93 cm (9.81 in) and her left hand 24.26 cm (9.55 in), verified in February 2022.
If you believe your family surpasses the Trapps in height or you have a chance at challenging Gelgi’s record, you might want to reach out to Guinness World Records.
The initial step to becoming a titleholder involves submitting an application through their official website.
Due to the high number of applications they receive, the standard application process can take up to 12 weeks.
Verification and confirmation of the record attempt evidence can also take up to 12 weeks, according to the organization.