Yekaterina Lisina facts for kids
Yekaterina Lisina in 2012
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| Born | 15 October 1987 Penza, Penza Oblast, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union |
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| Nationality | Russian | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 9.2 in (2.06 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 198 lb (90 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Pro career | 2006–2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2006–2009 | WBC CSKA Moscow | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2009 | Good Angels Košice | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2010 | WBC Spartak Moscow Region | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2011–2014 | Dynamo Kursk | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Ekaterina Lisina, born on October 15, 1987, is a famous person from Russia. She is known as a model and a former professional basketball player. Ekaterina holds a special Guinness World Record for being the tallest professional model.
During her time as a basketball player, she played for the Russian National Team. She even won a bronze medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics.
World Records
Ekaterina Lisina has achieved some amazing world records. She used to hold the record for the woman with the longest legs. Her left leg was about 132.8 centimeters (52.28 inches) long. Her right leg was about 132.2 centimeters (52.04 inches) long.
She also holds the record for being the tallest professional model. She is about 205.16 centimeters (6 feet 8.77 inches) tall. Guinness World Records officially recognized these achievements in their 2018 book.
Ekaterina has also been recognized for having the largest feet for a woman in Russia. Her shoe size is EU 47, which is about a US 16.
In October 2020, a teenager named Maci Currin took over the record for the woman with the longest legs. Maci is from Texas and is 6 feet 10 inches tall. Her left leg is 135.267 centimeters (53.255 inches) and her right leg is 134.3 centimeters (52.874 inches).
Personal Life
Ekaterina Lisina enjoys many hobbies. She loves to read books and sing karaoke. Taking pictures is another one of her favorite activities. She also used to create beautiful embroidered paintings.
Ekaterina follows the religion of Hinduism. After she converted, she became a vegetarian.
On January 24, 2011, Ekaterina Lisina welcomed her son into the world.
