Olivier Rioux is a tall teenager from Canada who has made headlines for his impressive height. At just 12 years old, he measured an astonishing 6 feet 11 inches and now stands tall at 7 feet 9 inches (2.36 meters) at the age of 18. His remarkable stature has earned him the title of the tallest teenager in the world, a record recognized by the Guinness World Records when he was just 15 years old and stood at 7 feet 5 inches.
Olivier comes from a tall family, with his older brother being 6 feet 9 inches, his dad standing at 6 feet 8 inches, and his mom measuring in at 6 feet 1 inch. His passion for basketball has also been recognized as he helped Canada secure a bronze medal at the U18 FIBA AmeriCup, averaging an impressive four points and four rebounds per game.
What sets Olivier apart from others is his rapid growth rate. He experienced an incredible growth spurt that saw him gain four inches in just two years, setting him on a path to potentially become the tallest college basketball player ever. The current record is held by Paul Sturgess, who played at Florida Tech and Mountain State standing at 7 feet 8 inches. With Olivier’s determination and dedication to basketball, it’s looking like he will soon surpass this record and make a name for himself in the basketball world.
