A 70 centimetre tall Colombian has been named the world's shortest living man by Guinness World Records. Edward Nino Hernandez, 24, weighs only 10 kilograms. His mother said, he had not grown since he was two years old. Mr Hernandez, who works part-time as a dancer, told the Associated Press that he feels happy because he is unique. However, Mr Hernandez is not expected to keep the title for long as Khagendra Thapa Magar of Nepal is expected to take the title when he turns 18 in October. Khagendra, currently recognised as the world's shortest living teenager, is only 56 centemetres tall.
News On AIR | September 6, 2010 8:02 PM
Colombian named world's shortest living man