7-foot-9 Olivier Rioux, world's tallest teenager, set to become tallest college basketball player ever
Olivier Rioux, standing at an astonishing 7-foot-9, is set to make history as the tallest college basketball player ever. This 18-year-old from Montreal recently graduated high school and has committed to playing for the University of Florida. His height, officially listed at 7-foot-9, surpasses all previous records for college basketball players.
Rioux's incredible growth has been notable throughout his teenage years. Just two years ago, at the age of 16, he was already recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's tallest teenager at 7-foot-5. In the past seven months alone, he has grown an additional three inches, further cementing his place in the record books. Rioux attributes his extraordinary height to his very tall parents, although they do not hold any records themselves.
His height journey has been remarkable since childhood. At just 8 years old, Rioux was already 6-foot-1. By the time he reached sixth grade, he had grown to 6-foot-11, and he crossed the 7-foot mark by the start of seventh grade.
To put Rioux's stature into perspective, standing next to an average height individual highlights the sheer magnitude of his height.
Despite his towering presence, Rioux is considered a "developmental project" by the Florida Gators, according to GatorsWire. Expectations for his freshman year are modest, but given his unpredictable growth and potential, his future in basketball remains open to remarkable possibilities
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