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, he measured 7 ft 5 in (2.26 m) at age 15. [2] He now stands 7 ft 9 in (2.36 m) [3] tall.

Guinness World Record holder for tallest teenager, Rioux stood 6-foot-1 at age eight, 6-foot-11 by sixth grade and crossed the 7-foot mark the summer before entering seventh grade. Appeared with Canada’s national team in several FIBA events, including the 2024 U18 FIBA AmeriCup, 2023 U19 World Cup, the 2022 U17 World Cup and the 2021 U16 ...

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.

Nov 15, 2024 · Don’t expect to see towering Florida freshman Olivier Rioux on the court this season for the Gators. Florida coach Todd Golden said Thursday that the plan is for the 7-foot-9 freshman to redshirt...

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Oct 29, 2024 · Florida freshman Olivier Rioux is the world's tallest teenager. The 7-foot-9 walk-on center also is an intriguing basketball prospect.

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.