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Olivier Rioux (born February 2, 2006) is a Canadian college basketball player for the Florida Gators of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). [1] Guinness World Records declared him the tallest teenager in the world in 2021, when aged 15 at 7 ft 5 in (2.26 m). [2] Rioux now stands at 7 ft 9 in (2.36 m) tall.
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 · Young basketball player Olivier Rioux is so tall that he's setting records simply by continuing his education. The 18-year-old Montreal native recently graduated from high school and has...
Jun 19, 2024 · Florida men's basketball commit Olivier Rioux has grown to 7'9", per the team's official website, extending his own Guinness World Record as the tallest teenager in the world.
Aug 16, 2024 · Florida Gators commit Olivier Rioux is set to make the jump to college basketball next season, and the 7-footer recently received his official height from the program. Rioux, born in Canada, was rated a three-star prospect by three major recruiting outlets after playing at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. He committed to head coach Todd ...
4 days ago · When Olivier Rioux was 8 years old, he was already taller than some NBA players. Now 18, the Guinness World Record holder stands 7-foot-9 and plays basketball for the University of Florida.; The big picture: Rioux is officially the tallest teenager in the world. He'd be the tallest NBA player in history if his pro-hoop dreams come true.
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...
Meet Olivier Rioux. The Gators added three players to their 2024 recruiting class, but none are more interesting than the 3-star center. Standing at 7-foot-9, Rioux could be a solid contributor ...
Sep 22, 2021 · At just 15, Olivier Rioux has accomplished more than many. He left his hometown to play basketball south of the border and now, as Global’s Gloria Henriquez reports, he has a new world title –...
Nov 9, 2023 · Olivier Rioux, the world's tallest teenager, announced his commitment to Florida late Wednesday night. The 17-year-old is unofficially listed by multiple recruiting services at 7-6.
