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Olivier Rioux (born February 2, 2006) is a Canadian basketball player. Guinness World Records declared him the tallest teenager in the world in 2021, when aged 15 at 7 ft 5 in (2.26 m). [1] Now, 7 ft 9 in (2.36 m), Rioux committed to play for the Florida Gators. [2]
This is a list of the tallest people, verified by Guinness World Records or other reliable sources. According to the Guinness World Records, the tallest human in recorded history was Robert Wadlow of the United States (1918–1940), who was 272 cm (8 ft 11 in).
Jun 21, 2024 · Olivier Rioux, once the record holder as the tallest teenager in the world, is now listed on the University of Florida’s men’s basketball roster after committing to the Gators last fall.
Jun 20, 2024 · Olivier Rioux stands at an astounding 7'9" — and he's not done growing. At just 18 years old, Rioux is the tallest teenager in the world, according to the Guinness Book of World Records.
Aug 12, 2022 · Olivier Rioux is a 16-year-old basketball player from Quebec who holds the Guinness World Record for being the tallest teenager in the world. He is playing for Team Quebec at the 2022 Canada Summer Games in Ontario, where he has attracted attention from NBA stars and fans.
Sep 15, 2021 · Olivier Rioux, a 15-year-old Canadian, stands 226.9 cm (7 ft and 5.33 in.) tall and holds the record for the world's tallest teenager living (male). He is featured in the Guinness World Records 2022 book and shares his story of rapid growth and basketball passion.
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Jun 19, 2024 · Olivier Rioux is a 7'9" center from Montreal who holds the Guinness World Record as the tallest teenager. He committed to play college basketball for Florida Gators, where he will join a team that reached the NCAA tournament last season.
