The next issue of Montreal Gazette Headline News will soon be in your inbox. Standing at 7-foot-6 at the age of 16 sounds quite unbelievable. Bradenton, Florida basketball player Olivier Rioux set the record for tallest teen, according to Guinness World Records. Back in Montreal I used to go to school every day for at least eight hours. However, Olivier Rioux was blessed with great genes. Height: 5'10 Shoes size: 11.5 US (basically 12 as I need to buy new shoes. How tall you think your gonna be ? If he played in the NBA now, hed be tied with Clevelands Tacko Fall as the leagues tallest player. He always willing to take pictures. He gets it. Rioux stood like a maypole in the centre of the pre-game huddle, his teammates dancing around him. This is important because were in uncharted territories with Olivier, theres never been anybody that big at that age before. He says the first year away from home was good and that he was calling his parents almost every day. 15-year-old is tallest teenager in the world, Iowa City students walk-out in support of LGBTQ youth rights, Trump planning first Iowa trip since announcing 2024 bid, NFL coach Brian Flores discrimination case going to court. Our Spectrum News app is the most convenient way to get the stories that matter to you. The 7-foot-6 star also hopes to positively impact his community. Its challenging even getting through the airport to make a flight on time because people are constantly stopping him: Can I take your picture? Olivier Rioux is significantly taller than the vast majority of people his age. In fifth grade, the Canadian stood at 5-feet, two-inches tall. He's talented. Doctors believed Rioux would peak at 6-feet, five-inches tall but he completely exceeded expectations. Shocking, intimidating, his teammates confirmed. "When I was 10, 11, 12, I started growing, and it was getting fast. Naturally, he wants to become a basketball star. Download our app, California Consumer Limit the Use of My Sensitive Personal Information, California Consumer Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. That's huge. Jamal Murray posed for a photo alongside him that summer. Mckitterick said part of his responsibility coaching Rioux was being a buffer between the teen and curious onlookers. Olivier Rioux landed with a size . !, and immediately got on the phones to find out more about him. Riouxs brother is 69, his dad is 68 and his mom is 61. In fifth grade, the Canadian stood at 5-feet, two-inches tall. It's challenging even getting through the airport to make a flight on time because people are constantly stopping him: 'Can I take your picture? Most of the time you can find me on the basketball court 542 mackeyk352 Karen Damon-Mackey #TeamUSATryout#imgacademy 542 Likes, TikTok video from Karen Damon-Mackey (@mackeyk352): "#TeamUSATryout #imgacademy". Im 7-feet, said Santiago. Rioux has always been tall for his age and already stood at 52 by the time he was in Grade 5! Ollie is not just big on the court, hes talented. I think this year you could see that he enjoyed everything about it, the basketball, the travelling, everything like that, Mckitterick said. This kid is 9 years old? But Rioux is playing for Quebec at the Canada Summer Games this week in Ontarios Niagara Region with kids at least his own age, if nowhere near his size. Bobroczky is a Romanian whose parents sent him abroad to attend school and play basketball. His height also makes him somewhat of a celebrity and he said that people once lined up to take pictures with him on a family vacation in Cuba. At the same age Shaquille O'Neal was 180cm (5'10"). The young player has already received attention from several NBA superstars, including Steph Curry and Joel Embiid. Want more? Rioux, who is a Cleveland Cavaliers fan and whose favourite player is LeBron James, doesnt mind the attention hes received over the last few days. Riouxs progress has been witnessed first hand by training partner Carson Cooper, who enjoys the one-on-one work they put in every day. People see his size and their expectations are pretty high, said Meeks. I'm not sure how much i've changed as I pretty much look the same proportion wise xD, Height: 5'10 Shoes size: 11.5 US (basically 12 as I need to buy new shoes. Thanks for checking out Low Key NBA! Does he like basketball? said the first-year coach. Doctors believed Rioux would peak at 6-feet, five-inches tall but he completely exceeded expectations. Its good because were big men and we play against each other as big men, said Rioux. 7-foot-5 with a size 22 shoe #fyp #basketball #foryou #viral 3.4K Likes, 42 Comments. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The Canada Basketball coach, Michael Meeks, first caught wind of him 7 years ago when he opened up a photo in his inbox. He was recently named the World's Tallest Teenager by Guinness World Records and is on his way to becoming a basketball star. Mckitterick says nobody could ever put themselves in Riouxs shoes, and that uniqueness makes it difficult to gauge where basketball might take him. Olivier Rioux is confirmed to be the tallest living male teenager on Earth and has landed himself a spot in the Guinness World Records 2022 book.. Rioux stands at 7 ft and 5.33 in, a whole foot taller than the peak height that doctors predicted he would reach, according to the Guinness . Does he like basketball? Rioux stands at 7 ft and 5.33 in, a whole foot taller than the peak height that doctors predicted he would reach, according to the Guinness article. 7'5 class of 2025 Olivier Rioux making noise at Adidas Indy for Brookwood Elite! Pay the big boy. Schillers goal is to maximize his potential. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Height runs in the Canadian big man's family. He stood out like a maypole among the other players on the court. This article will reveal everything you need to know about the future basketball star and his journey so far. It was nice, Rioux said of his first year away from home. He can dunk on an NBA hoop while barely leaving his feet. Rioux was at a kids basketball camp in Montreal, and in the pic, he was standing next to the then-Detroit Pistons and Canadian team center, Joel Anthony, whos a towering 69. Olivier has more of a chance because he is quicker and stronger, but we will see what happens in a few years!! BRADENTON, FL. The young star had a great performance in his debut for Real Madrid, scoring 20 points. His dad Jean-Franois is 6-8, his mom Anne is 6-2. "Those skates and skis and winter stuff. Shaquille O'Neal, by comparison, was 5-10 at Rioux's age, but would grow nearly a foot time he turned 16 . You cant put on a hat and not be 7-5 anymore, said his coach, Jeremy Schiller. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. The schools that are really focusing in on him are ones that value the size and want to use it. He cant put on a hat and not be 75.. My mom is 6-2 and my dad is 6-8, Ollie said. Meeks was like Whaaaat?! Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. 15M | 6'1" | :Celebrate: 2500 subs! At 13 years old Olivier Rioux is 2.18m tall (7'2"). . He can dunk on an NBA hoop while barely leaving his feet. When we travel, we could be sitting in a hotel lobby and random strangers will come up to him and ask him for a picture. Investigation: Deaths at the Lakeshore ER raise concerns about negligence, 12-year-old Montrealer Olivier Rioux, whos 6-foot-10, catches eyes of NBA players, 'Ticking time bomb' at Lakeshore ER decades in the making, Nate Schnarr strives for consistency in fresh start with Laval Rocket, Stu Cowan: Winning more valuable than tanking for the Canadiens, Brownstein: Montreal TV personality Don McGowan remembered as a consummate pro, Three-quarters of Quebec businesses make language errors in public signage: OQLF. That's Olivier Rioux, the Canadian big man who enrolled at IMG Academy this year, in hopes of improving his game. He first became an unsuspecting internet star at age 12, while playing at a tournament in Spain. IMG Academy basketball player Olivier Rioux always seems to be the center of attention, and now hes made it into the Guinness Book of World Records. But then you get to know him and hes a nice guy. As a fellow international big man, he sees a lot of potential in each practice. (Tara Walton/CP) Canadian Press August 12, 2022, 12:48 PM. In the years since, Rioux has sprouted to a full seven foot six. This is important, because usually taller players are a little bit slower (to develop), and hes moving at the right rate in terms of a super tall player. There was an error, please provide a valid email address. But thats why he came to IMG. tall, 15-year-old Olivier has earned his place in the brand new Guinness World Records 2022 book after being confirmed as the world's tallest teenager living (male) . Everywhere we go, you know, its not something he can hide from. I'm 226.9 cm (7 ft and 5.33 in) tall and tower over my classmates - and even the teachers! Required fields are marked *. Can you hold my baby?' Standing at 7-foot-6, he is the tallest teenager in the world, according to Guinness World Records. The Canadian player is not just one of the tallest basketball players, but he's also one of the tallest people in the world. He moved there to attend IMG Academy a school that counts superstar tennis sisters Serena and Venus Williams among its alumni a year ago. This summer, Rioux played and trained with the Canadian u16 team in the FIBA Americas event. Olivier Rioux always seems to be the center of attention, WFTS reported. Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, left, poses for a photo with Olivier Rioux, 12, in St. Catharines, Ont., in this recent handout photo. So, we're kind of cautiously optimistic that he's definitely moving in the right direction.". Guinness World Records recognized him as the world's tallest teenager. "The schools that are really focusing in on him are ones that value the size and want to use it. #ctv #w5 #investigation #documentary #basketball #Quebec #OlivierRioux #TheTallestTeenOnEarth, 76 tall Glad hes on #teamcanada #canada #basketball #Tall #olivierrioux #marchmadness #nba #team #baller #tallpeopleproblems #fyp, DUELO DE TORRES ENTRE ADAY MARA (2,20) Y OLIVIER RIOUX (2,26) Sguenos en @321takeover para ms basket!#FIBAU17#321TAKEOVER, Olivier Rioux | Bro is a cheat code #nba #basketball #highschoolbasketball #tall #dunk #posterizer #olivierrioux #cheatcode #hoop #hoops #bball #ballislife #viral #fyp #xyzbca. "I was calling my parents almost every day, and the school year was good, my grades were up. Full Name: Olivier Rioux Current Team: N/A Born: Feb 2, 2006 (17 years old) Nationality: Canada Height: 7-6 (229cm) Weight: 285 (129kg) Current NBA Status: Draft Eligible in 2029 Draft Entry: 2029 NBA Draft High School: IMG Academy [Bradenton, Florida (United States)] Change player? I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. If he played in the NBA now, he'd be tied with Cleveland's Tacko Fall as the league's tallest player. Olivier Rioux, became an unsuspecting internet star when a video of a game he'd played against fellow 12-year-olds in Spain went viral. Remember to check out our discord at https://discord.gg/sr5KadF. Its fun to see him improving and really fun to work with him because hes a good player and it helps me get better, said Cooper. "When we travel, we could be sitting in a hotel lobby and random strangers will come up to him and ask him for a picture. (Tara Walton/The Canadian Press) Olivier Rioux landed with a size . Ollie is 7 feet, 5 inches tall, and at 15 years old, he stands as the tallest teenager in the world, according to Guinness World Records. A bridge in Pickering, Ontario has been named the longest enclosed pedestrian bridge in the world at 250 metres long. TikTok video from Courtside Films (@courtside.films): "Olivier Rioux holds the Guinness World Record for tallest teenager! (US size), Handspan: 10 inches Hand length: 8 inches Height: 16.0 M 62 no shoes Feet: size 48 (why are my feet so big legit no one in my entire family has feet this big), Somehow my hand is 7 long and only 7.5 handspan , hopefully your feet stop growing , ayee WE have the Same Hand measurments im Like a 48.5 and Close to 6'1 tho ://, Hands: 8.6 inches (22cm) Feet: 14.5/15 (around 48 EU) Height: 6'5" (196 cm). Why? Coach Schiller's goal is to maximize his potential. And stands as the tallest 15 year old ever, according to the Guinness book of World Records. Olivier Rioux holds the Guinness World Record for tallest teenager! Yo, did you hear about this 76 basketball prodigy, Olivier Rioux? Can you do this, can you do that? Press J to jump to the feed. He recently revealed that Groot from "Guardians of the Galaxy" is one of his favorite heroes. Your email address will not be published. In fifth grade, the Canadian was five-feet-two-inches. It caught the eye of Golden State star Steph Curry, who tweeted: "So many questions ". Guinness World Records recognized him as the world's tallest teenager when he was 15 and seven foot five. He already towered over the Denver Nuggets star guard from Kitchener, Ont. But Rioux is playing for Quebec at the Canada Summer Games this week in Ontario's Niagara Region with kids at least his own age, if nowhere near his size. Rioux, whos just two inches shy of the Toronto Raptors tallest players Jonas Valanciunas, Jakob Poeltl and Lucas Nogueira are all seven feet has been playing basketball since he was five, his dad said. He doesn't need to throw the ball nor jump to put the ball into the hoop. Standing at 7-foot-6, Rioux is a sophomore at IMG Academy in Florida. Fast forward to now, and Rioux has officially been recognized as the worlds tallest teenager by Guinness World Records at age 15 and 75. Of course, its easy to second-guess yourself, especially when one of them is 7 foot 5. These ones are getting quite tight) Hand size: 8.1 inches. Among other NBA giants, Gheorghe Muresan is listed as the tallest ever at seven foot seven. According to the Guinness World Records, Rioux was born weighing 3.4kg (7.5 pounds) before growing to 7.26kg (16 pounds) in his first month. Olivier Rioux is now headed to Florida where he will attend the IMG Academy. But these tall, tall players, it's 24, 25 before it all starts coming together.". Yeah yeah yeah. Yao Ming and Shawn Bradley were 7-6. 2023 I look very disproportionate, but I'll grow into it with time GuardBoth 2 yr. ago What's your predicted height ? A lot. "This is important, because usually taller players are a little bit slower (to develop), and he's moving at the right rate in terms of a super tall player. "When you see Olivier, every three to six months he's doing things quicker, faster, stronger, more balanced, he's got more agility, his game is getting better, his understanding of how to impact the game is getting better," Meeks said. Joey Mckitterick, whos been coaching Rioux since he was 12 at Montreals AAU program Brookwood Elite, says hes seen huge improvement in him this year, particularly as his growing has slowed, and his coordination is catching up. However, Olivier Rioux is another player scouts should keep an eye on as he could be another superstar of the future. He first became an unsuspecting internet star at age 12, while playing at a tournament in Spain. We exist to help people navigate it all. Meeks, whos at the Games to keep an eye on Canadas young players, said hes seen improvement in Rioux even over the past few weeks, but cautions that like any super tall player, hes a long-term work in progress. Back up the Brinks trucks, college basketball NIL organizations. Rioux stands seven feet, five inches tall and is only a sophomore in high school. He stood out like a maypole among the other players on the court. Some kids are tall, and people make them do it.. Shaquille ONeal, by comparison, was 5-10 at Riouxs age, but would grow nearly a foot time he turned 16. But he was also fragile and slow and never made it. Those skates and skis and winter stuff - finding size 20, you wont find it, I think, said Rioux, who is from the Montreal/Quebec area. You can't put on a hat and not be 7'5" anymore," Rioux's coach Jeremy Schiller said. The Instagram handle of Guinness World Records just shared a glimpse of the life of 16-year-old Olivier Rioux who is the world's tallest male teenager. His dad Jean-Francois is 6-8, his mom Anne is 6-2. Rioux is from Canada and he's played basketball since he was five years old. Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Now I go to school for three hours and practice in the afternoon, It's different," he added with a deep-voiced laugh. This is a list of the tallest people, verified by the Guinness World Records or other reliable sources. Hes also having a blast at the Games and has even taken in some of the boxing competition. Hes a phenomenal passer, can shoot the three and finish at the rim. He can dunk on an NBA hoop while barely leaving his feet. But he's not just big. He dunked without leaving his feet. He already towered over the Denver Nuggets star guard from Kitchener, Ont. Zach Edey, a 20-year-old from Toronto, is seven foot four. Olivier also has an older brother who is slightly taller than his father. Olivier Rioux is not your regular teenager. Thats huge. 7-foot-5 with a size 22 shoe #fyp #basketball #foryou # . Meeks has been keeping an eye on Riouxs progress and says hes seen improvement in him even in just the past few weeks. 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Every week, I was, like, getting height. Despite being only 16, Rioux is as tall as Fall, yet he will most likely grow a few more inches before starts playing professional basketball. Thanks for posting in the sub. Nobody could.". Olivier Rioux (Canada) is no stranger to towering over the competition. I was calling my parents almost every day, and the school year was good, my grades were up. Thats right he wears a size 20 shoe. Olivier Rioux wants to make it to the NBA, which is why he will be attending the prestigious Florida academy. This site uses cookies. You can find out more information about the data we collect on our Privacy Policy page. He swatted away shots with ease. Jean-Franois is 6-foot-8, while Riouxs mom Anne Garipy is 6-foot-1. I have to be careful of who I talk with, and how I do. NASA didnt know but Canadian students did, Canadian cities cutting transit services could cause death spiral, researcher warns, Click to share quote on Twitter: "He's definitely falling in love with it. A grinning Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray posed for a photo at last weekend's regional finals for the Jr. NBA world championship in St. Catharines, Ont., with a 12-year-old boy. Be the first one to comment on this story. I told him `I cant imagine being you. BRADENTON, Fla. (WFTS) - Lots of teenagers like to reach for the stars. Theres a basketball star in Florida who has a slight height advantage. :Celebrate: Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Rioux, who likes to study the games of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nikola Jokic, who are both 6-11, is well-proportioned for his size and hasn't had any major physical issues such as sore knees that can come with fast growth. According to the Guinness World Records, Rioux was born weighing 3.4kg before growing to 7.26kg in his first month. 2023, Charter Communications, all rights reserved. He's a giant on the basketball court, and, of course, that has its advantages. Olivier Rioux landed with a size-large exclamation point on Michael Meeks radar when the Canada Basketball coach opened a photo in his inbox seven years ago. Unauthorized distribution, transmission or republication strictly prohibited. First year head coach Jeremy Schiller has paid close attention to Rioux, particularly when it comes to the way others look at him whenever they are out in public. Its gonna be interesting to see where this kids journey takes him! Rioux was attending a kids basketball camp in Montreal, and posed for a photo alongside then-Detroit Pistons and Canadian team centre Joel Anthony, who stands a formidable six foot nine. Get hyperlocal forecasts, radar and weather alerts. Among other NBA giants, Gheorghe Muresan is listed as the tallest ever at seven foot seven. Watch these blocks. Its like easily 50 (people), he said. If you are a Home delivery print subscriber, unlimited online access is. Olivier normally plays under-14 basketball for the Tornades de Longueuil, an AAA program in Longueuil, and plays all season on 10-foot rims. The first thing is he loves basketball. Olivier Rioux is not your regular teenager. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account and fewer ads, Get exclusive access to the National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on, Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists, Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists, Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword, Access articles from across Canada with one account, Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments, Get email updates from your favourite authors. I was taller than every kid in my school," Rioux said. After leading Chenier elementary school to numerous titles, Rioux will attend Saint-Jean-Vianney high school, which his dad said has a strong basketball program, in the fall. Unless he somehow stops growing he'll be too tall for the nba. Rioux was 5-2 in kindergarten. So, were kind of cautiously optimistic that hes definitely moving in the right direction.. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 12, 2022. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. The rest of Riouxs IMG teammates feel the same way as Cooper. National Basketball Nationality: Canada "It's cool. Ollie is 7 feet, 5 inches tall, and at 15 years old, he stands as the tallest teenager in the world, according to Guinness World Records. So, at 7'5" tall and 15-years-old, Rioux stands as the tallest teenager in the world, according to the Guinness World Records. Get notified on your phone in the morning with the latest forecast and news to start your day. "This is important because we're in uncharted territories with Olivier, there's never been anybody that big at that age before. But there's a basketball star in Florida who has a slight height advantage. Height runs in the Canadian big mans family. Steph Curry tweeted: So many questions, Joel Embiid enjoyed Rioux talking at his opponents, tweeting: He has the nerves, the audacity to talk (trash) too lmao., Riouxs father Jean-Franois is quick to point out the video is an anomaly. The pre-teen from Anjou, became an unsuspecting internet star over the weekend when a video of a game hed played against fellow 12-year-olds in Spain went viral. "The biggest thing when you meet him, you're concerned: Is he skilled, can he move, what's his motor like? He scored backwards over his head. All rights reserved. All rights reserved. That uniqueness makes it difficult to gauge where basketball might take him. Rioux's goal is to have a professional basketball career and he will do everything it takes to achieve it. BRADENTON, Fla. -- Lots of teenagers like to reach for the stars, metaphorically speaking. 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