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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). Now, 7 ft 9 in (2.36 m), Rioux committed to play for the Florida Gators.
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.
Olivier Rioux (Canada) is the world's TALLEST TEEN and is featured as one of our Young Achievers in the Guinness World Records 2023 book. Find out all about the teen's favourite things and what it's like to be the tallest kid in the world.
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.
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...
6 days ago · Rioux is absurdly tall – 7ft 9in (for now) to be precise. Whether playing alongside his high school age teammates or surrounded by them in the huddle, the 300lbs beanpole looks for all the world ...
Aug 12, 2022 · Team Quebec's Olivier Rioux (21) plays in a men's basketball quarter-final game against Team Alberta at the 2022 Canada Summer Games. The 16-year-old Terrebonne, Que.,...
Sep 15, 2021 · Standing at 226.9 cm (7 ft and 5.33 in.) tall, 15-year-old Olivier Rioux (Canada) is the new world’s tallest teenager living (male), earning a spot in Guinness World Records 2022.
Oct 25, 2022 · Olivier Rioux is now headed to Florida where he will attend the IMG Academy. The tallest NBA player in the 2022-23 season is Tacko Fall, who is listed at 7-foot-6.
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.
