World’s tallest model, Ekaterina Lisina, who also holds the title of “longest legs in the world” charmed former NBA star, Scottie Pippen

The Guinness Book of World Records has long recognized extraordinary physical feats, which can range in scope from toenail length to leg length.

Regarding the latter, Ekaterina Lisina has been given the official distinction of having the “longest legs in the world,” and Scottie Pippen, a former NBA legend, has even fallen in love with her.

Former basketball player and model Ekaterina hails from Russia. She presently holds the title of tallest professional model in the Guinness World Records. She played basketball for the Russian National Team throughout her career and won the bronze medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics.

According to the record aggregator, the Russian model is also the tallest model in the world.

Her right leg is officially 132.2 centimeters in length, whereas her left leg is 132.8 centimeters.

“The record is something very beautiful in my opinion and gives prestige,” Lisina explained.

“Besides, I can walk faster than most people.”

Ekaterina Lisina and her playing Career

Since her record became public, it has been evident that Lisina wasn’t always a model.

She played basketball professionally and even won a bronze medal at the 2008 Olympics.

Though it wasn’t an easy choice, she has now focused her entire professional career on modeling.

“It was very difficult to leave the sport because it was an important part of my life,” she added.

“I am happy to have changed careers, because being a professional model has been my dream since I was 15 years old.”

Scottie Pippen, a former Chicago Bulls great, requested her to take a photo with him, and she obliged.

Although there has been no proof that the two are dating, what was stunning about the picture was how the model dwarfed Pippen.

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