The 5 Tallest Women Under 30: Verified Heights and Amazing Details

In a world where many claim extraordinary heights, these women stand tall—and we’ve got the official proof to back it up. Each of these athletes exceeds 6'7" (200 cm), with heights that have been confirmed by reputable sources. Let’s meet the five tallest women under 30, starting with the “shortest” and moving up to the tallest!

5. Dana Rettke – 6’8” | 203 cm

Dana Rettke has been a dominant force in volleyball, standing at 6'8" and earning a reputation as one of the best players in the game. Her height has been officially recorded by USA Volleyball and she’s known as the only five-time first-team All-American in NCAA history​. In the 2024 Paris Olympics, Dana helped lead Team USA to a silver medal. Her impressive height of 203 cm has made her a standout middle blocker wherever she plays.

4. Anna Smrek – 6’9” | 205 cm

Anna Smrek, a rising volleyball star from Ontario, Canada, stands at 6'9". Her height is confirmed by the University of Wisconsin Badgers, where she holds the title of the tallest player in the program's history​ , USA Volleyball. As the daughter of NBA champion Mike Smerek, Anna's genetics certainly play a role, but her hard work on the court makes her a name to watch in the volleyball world.

3. Nancy Mulkey – 6’10” (208 cm)

Nancy Mulkey from Texas stands at 6'10", though FIBA lists her slightly taller at 6’11”​ Nancy prefers to claim the lower figure on social media, but even at 6’10”, she towers over most, standing two inches taller than the standard North American door frame. Nancy has embraced her unique height and used her platform to inspire others through tall-girl content, turning her challenges growing up into an empowering message for young women.

2. Maria Daineko – 6’11” (210 cm)

Maria Daineko stands tall at 6’11”, a height verified by the Volleybox website. This Russian volleyball player and YouTube star has become well-known for her funny height comparison videos, in which she showcases her towering height next to celebrities. Maria’s height is more than a stat; it’s a central part of her online presence, which entertains and engages a global audience.

Check out more of Maria’s incredible height comparisons in our latest YouTube video here: 

https://youtu.be/GX28EK3_H7k 

1. Ziyu Zhang – 7’3” (220 cm)

At the very top of the list, we have 17-year-old Zhiyu Zhang, standing at an extraordinary 7'3". Her height is officially confirmed by FIBA, and she has already made a name for herself in the basketball world. To put her height into perspective, Zhiyu is two inches taller than Shaquille O’Neal and a full eight inches taller than the average NBA player in 2023-24 season. Despite being so young, Zhiyu’s height and talent have drawn international attention, and she’s undoubtedly set to achieve great things on the basketball court.