On December 13, 2022, the world was introduced to Afshin Ghaderzadeh from Iran, officially recognized by Guinness World Records as the shortest man living (mobile). Measured at a mere 65.24 centimeters or 2 feet, 1.68 inches in Dubai, UAE, Afshin holds a title very few do, actually placing him among the four shortest men ever recorded. Born weighing only 700 grams (1.5 pounds), he has faced incredible physical challenges, but his story is defined by his positive spirit and determination.
Say hello to Afshin, the world’s shortest man 👋 pic.twitter.com/0Ng19232k2
— Guinness World Records (@GWR) June 17, 2023
A Small Body, but a Big Personality
Afshin was born very fragile, weighing only a little over a pound, but today he weighs almost 6.5 kg (14.3 pounds).
We’re delighted to introduce you to the world’s NEW shortest living man, Afshin Ghaderzadeh! 🙌
Afshin was measured at our offices in Dubai, UAE earlier this week at 65.24 cm (2 ft 1.6 in) ✨https://t.co/eCaRi3lpuO
— Guinness World Records (@GWR) December 15, 2022
Although small for his age, his stature made life difficult and did not allow him to go to school. His personality is quite lively and jolly. His life may be different from the routine life of other children of his age, yet it is full of day-to-day things that keep his spirits high.
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A Digital Kid: Afshin Social Media Presence
Like most people his age, Afshin enjoys connecting with the world through technology and entertainment. His favorite way to spend time includes watching entertaining cartoons, proving that simple joys matter most.
He is also an avid user of social media, reaching out to a worldwide audience of people who like his story and bravery. A huge fan of football, or soccer as it is known in America, Afshin loves to watch the game and cheer for his favorite teams, finding excitement in the world’s most popular sport.
Guinness Title Brings New Opportunities and Hope
The recognition by Guinness World Records has dramatically changed Afshin’s life. Being officially verified as the world’s shortest man brought him to Dubai, where he fulfilled a dream of visiting the world’s tallest building: the Burj Khalifa.
More to the point, this level of renown now carries a remarkable purpose: helping his family. The biggest dream of Afshin is to use his global platform and recognition for the sake of his parents to improve their living conditions and prove that the spirit and heart of every person can be really immense, notwithstanding their size.
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