World's shortest man

The National
epa02776243 Craig Glenday of Guinness World Records (L) celebrates with Junrey Balawing, who is celebrating his 18th birthday (C) standing next to a Guinness World Records ceritificate, crowned as the shortest living man during a ceremony inside a municipal hall in Sindangan, Zamboanga del Norte, southern Philipipines on 12 June 2011. Junrey, a 23.59 inches or 59.93 centimeters tall , who struggles to walk and can't stand too long, replaced Nepalese Khagendra Megar, who stands 26.4 inches for distinction. 'We are very proud of him,' said his mother Concepcion. EPA/DENNIS M. SABANGAN *** Local Caption *** 02776243.jpg
epa02776243 Craig Glenday of Guinness World Records (L) celebrates with Junrey Balawing, who is celebrating his 18th birthday (C) standing next to a Guinness World Records ceritificate, crowned as the shortest living man during a ceremony inside a municipal hall in Sindangan, Zamboanga del Norte, southern Philipipines on 12 June 2011. Junrey, a 23.59 inches or 59.93 centimeters tall , who struggles to walk and can't stand too long, replaced Nepalese Khagendra Megar, who stands 26.4 inches for distinction. 'We are very proud of him,' said his mother Concepcion. EPA/DENNIS M. SABANGAN *** Local Caption *** 02776243.jpg
Junrey Balawing, smiles while eating a slice of his 18th birthday cake, after he was crowned as the shortest living man during a ceremony inside a municipal hall in Sindangan. Junrey, a 23.59 inches or 59.93 centimeters tall , who struggles to walk and ca???
Junrey Balawing, smiles while eating a slice of his 18th birthday cake, after he was crowned as the shortest living man during a ceremony inside a municipal hall in Sindangan. Junrey, a 23.59 inches or 59.93 centimeters tall , who struggles to walk and ca???
A local television journalist congratulates Junrey Balawing by kissing him, after he was named the "World's Shortest Living Man" by the Guinness World Records. Balawing was certified by the Guinness World Records as the shortest man in the world with a st???
A local television journalist congratulates Junrey Balawing by kissing him, after he was named the "World's Shortest Living Man" by the Guinness World Records. Balawing was certified by the Guinness World Records as the shortest man in the world with a st???
Reynaldo Balawing talks to his son Junrey, the "World's Shortest Living Man" The previous title holder is Khagendra Thapa Magar from Nepal who measures 26.4 inches (67.06 cm), and 2.9 inches (7.36 cm) taller. REUTERS/Erik de Castro
Reynaldo Balawing talks to his son Junrey, the "World's Shortest Living Man" The previous title holder is Khagendra Thapa Magar from Nepal who measures 26.4 inches (67.06 cm), and 2.9 inches (7.36 cm) taller. REUTERS/Erik de Castro
Junrey Balawing, centre, smiles as he is measured by Guinness World Records adjudicator Craig Glenday, left, for the last of a series of measurements conducted at Sindangan Municipal Hall in Southern Philippines, Sunday June 12, 2011, his 18th birthday an???
Junrey Balawing, centre, smiles as he is measured by Guinness World Records adjudicator Craig Glenday, left, for the last of a series of measurements conducted at Sindangan Municipal Hall in Southern Philippines, Sunday June 12, 2011, his 18th birthday an???
Junrey Balawing, center, blows a candle as he celebrates his 18th birthday after being declared 'the world's shortest living man' by the Guinness World Records Behind is Balawing's sister Giselle. AP Photo/Bullit Marquez
Junrey Balawing, center, blows a candle as he celebrates his 18th birthday after being declared 'the world's shortest living man' by the Guinness World Records Behind is Balawing's sister Giselle. AP Photo/Bullit Marquez
Junrey Balawing, 18, smiles as he stands next to a ruler being held by his mother Concepcion prior to the last of a series of measurements conducted by Guinness World Records at Sindangan Municipal Hall in Southern Philippines. At right is Junrey's father???
Junrey Balawing, 18, smiles as he stands next to a ruler being held by his mother Concepcion prior to the last of a series of measurements conducted by Guinness World Records at Sindangan Municipal Hall in Southern Philippines. At right is Junrey's father???
Reynaldo, left, and Concepcion Balawing, parents of Junrey Balawing, center, 18, react as Junrey jokes on the microphone after he was officially declared 'the world's shortest living man' by the Guinness World Records at Sindangan Municipal Hall, Souther???
Reynaldo, left, and Concepcion Balawing, parents of Junrey Balawing, center, 18, react as Junrey jokes on the microphone after he was officially declared 'the world's shortest living man' by the Guinness World Records at Sindangan Municipal Hall, Souther???