The thing with Olivier is that he loves basketball. Olivier Rioux is used to people looking at him. Im very happy that he is able to achieve his dream, said Riouxs dad Jean-Franois Rioux. View all 197 comments A gentle giant but I mean, dont get it twisted, he knows how to play, he plays strong. Scoring 20 points on his debut, Rioux helped his team ease past BBA Castelldefels by 121-49. Audience Relations, CBC P.O. Offensively he plays big in the middle of the floor to provide an outlet. I love it, I was always taller than the rest of my friends at school or teammates. Fans on social media couldnt believe what they were seeing before their eyes, with a number of them noting how Rioux is all but destined for an NBA career while others pointed out how small the teenager made the ball look. Rioux took the title of world's tallest teenager from Ren Keyu, who in 2020 was 15-year-old and 7ft3. "The schools that are really focusing in on him are ones that value the size and want to use it. No words. His conditioning has improved, his ability to play through contact at the basket is developing. After failing to find someone taller than him in the 2015 and 2016 editions of the books, Olivierwas inspired to achieve the title himself and recalls being emotionally shocked and relieved that [he] finally got it!. "It was nice," Rioux said of his first year away from home. *Odds are current as of 1st March 2023, 9:47pm AEST, Rioux is not someone you'd want to face if you're on the opposing team. At 13 years old Olivier Rioux is 2.18m tall (7'2"). Needless to say, they were wrong. His size is a genuine threat. "The title of tallest teenager living (male) went to Canadian Olivier Rioux, with a height of 226.9 cm (7 ft and 5. High School IMG Academy; City Bradenton, FL; Class 2025; Player Rating i 247Sports. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way, 81-year-old finds his way back to compete at Ironman World Championship. Everywhere we go, you know, its not something he can hide from, IMG head coach Jeremy Schiller said. You heard right, Rioux is 75 and at 15 years old he stands as the tallest teenager in the world, according to the Guinness World Records. It is hard to identify who he plays like right now, Schiller said. His parents had to modify their home to include higher tabletops and ceilings, while it's a struggle to find sneakers to fit Olivier's huge size-20 feet. Rioux wears size 20 Tabletops, and ceilings are all higher than average. To encourage thoughtful and respectful conversations, first and last names will appear with each submission to CBC/Radio-Canada's online communities (except in children and youth-oriented communities). In addition to the court, Olivieralso attracts attention in other public settings. Sure, some of his fame is due to his size, and that is understood. "There are a lot of Division 1 schools that are very familiar with him already," Mckitterick said. His former basketball coach at Collge St-Jean-Vianney describes him as a gentle giant. When you have a kid his size, can move the way he does and loves basketball, Schiller added. Meet the tallest teen in the world. Some kids are tall and people make them do it.. So that is about 150 coaches right there. Nationality: CAN. The second he walks into a room, eyes naturally drift toward the 16-year old freshman at IMG Academy. "My mom is 6' 2" and my dad is 6' 8," said Rioux. At the same age Shaquille O'Neal was 180cm (5'10"). It is a priority for CBC to create products that are accessible to all in Canada including people with visual, hearing, motor and cognitive challenges. Olivier Rioux is the worlds tallest teenager at 7-foot-6. I see a page that is the tallest teenager and he wasnt tall as me and I was like, Maybe I can get it, and I get it, Rioux said laughing. No matter where he is, people ask questions and often request photos next to him. Rioux is proof that embracing what makes you different can help you reach new heights. At the start of the 18/19 season 13 Canadians were on NBA rosters including some big names like Khem Birch (26), Chris Boucher (25), Dillon Brooks (22), Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (20) and Jamal Murray. "I was immediately on the phones, finding out who he was and what was going on and what we can do to help.". Rioux, who plays as a centre for the IMG Academy, looks to be carving out a path for himself on the hardwood as he continues to evolve. His dad Jean-Francois is 6-8, his mom Anne is 6-2. Although no one questions my age anymore, sometimes before the game the opponents are looking in my direction with question mark eyes. The 2017-18 EuroLeague champions have a proven track record of bringing players through their academy on the way to the NBA. Can you hold my baby?' A verification email has been sent to you. That uniqueness makes it difficult to gauge where basketball might take him. Tabletops, and ceilings are all higher than average. Center Birth: 02 Feb 2006 (age 17) Height: 228cm / 7'6" Club: IMG Academy (USA) Nationality: CAN. Last year he was invited to play with Real Madrid in a European tournament. height :76 size 20 brother is 69 68 , 61 dm for collab Everyone who has come in to see our national team saw him too, Schiller said. 15-year-old Olivier Rioux stands at a staggering 7-foot, five-inches tall (228 centimetres) and holds the Guinness World Record for the tallest teenager in the world. With the height has come a small bit of fame. #olivierrioux #wrg2022 #recordguinness #tallestkid. He moved there to attend IMG Academy a school that counts superstar tennis sisters Serena and Venus Williams among its alumni a year ago. In fifth grade, the Canadian stood at 5-feet, two-inches tall. If he does make it all the way to the NBA, even at his current height Rioux would be joint-third tallest player of all time. During one family vacation in Cuba, a line of guests formed throughout the resort, all waiting their turn to take a photo next to him. WebAt 13 years old Olivier Rioux is 2.18m tall (7'2"). Since I came to IMG, I play with better balance, Rioux told On3. To believe that any of 2023's neo-contenders can become bonafide champs over the next few months is to believe that a once-in-a-quarter-century occurrence is about to transpire. 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? He has become strong and more confident. Hes 15, from Montreal and is 7-foot-5. I would really have liked my dad to see him through this. At 15 years old, Olivier Rioux stands at 7 feet, 5 inches tall. WebOlivier rioux Is 76. WebAccording to the Guinness World Records, Rioux was born weighing 3.4kg before growing to 7.26kg in his first month. The biggest thing when you meet him, youre concerned: is he skilled, can he move, whats his motor like? , I also hope that I'll have the opportunity to impact my community, through actions related to the environment, Registered Office: Ground Floor, The Rookery, 2 Dyott Street, London, WC1A 1DE, United Kingdom. He was dunking backwards, slapping shots away, winning rebounds, and slamming two handed dunks without even jumping. 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. This summer, Rioux played and trained with the Canadian u16 team in the FIBA Americas event. Although this can make any simple outing into an ordeal, as long as people approach with respect and kindness, Olivier and his family are patient and understanding. Rioux is a native of Montreal, Canada. Comments are welcome while open. Duality underpins practically everything about the brief existence of the KD, Harden and Kyrie Nets. Away from the game, the world's tallest teenager does need a few minor adjustments to everyday living to keep things comfortable. Type Oliver Rioux into Youtube, and you find pages of his highlight videos with hundreds of thousands of views. Olivier Rioux is used to all the attention. While at other times things need to be tweaked like when he goes to the hairdresser, who needs to stand on a stool to reach him. WebHello, I'm Olivier Rioux from Quebec, Canada, and I hold the record for the tallest teenager (male). The Canadian-born big man, who wears a size 20 shoe, Rioux's height also brings with it the attention and fascination of strangers. It gives me an advantage during a game. He stood out like a maypole among the other players on the court. That viral video was shot in La Roda, where Rioux played for the Frenchy Phenoms against Real Madrid, and the club scouts sat up. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Every week, I was like getting height, getting bigger. Now in May 2019, Rioux is even taller: 2.18m (7'2") and is already on a basketball career path having been invited to play a tournament for European giants Real Madrid in Spain. Rioux was born in Montreal, Canada in 2006 and both his parents are way over six-feet tall. Thanks for contacting us. Crossposted by. Among other NBA giants, Gheorghe Muresan is listed as the tallest ever at seven foot seven. My father is 68, my mom is 62 and my older brother is 69. There simply are not many 7-5 people in the world, and there are even fewer who are playing basketball at a high level. The reasons for their failure may have been inherent to the whole project. So it wasn't that big of a shock. 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Can you do this, can you do that? When Rioux comes into the game, he knows where his strengths lie. Rioux is going viral this week because he posed for a photo with Chuck Swirsky, the radio play-by-play voice of the Chicago Bulls. WebHeight 7-6; Weight 300; Prospect Info. So it's almost like he has to relearn how to be explosive like he was when he was smaller and younger.". Some of IMGs notable alumni include tennis superstars Venus and Serena Williams. Team Canada has won 9 men's Olympic hockey gold medals - more than any other country - and 26 IIHF World Championships. Rioux towers over his own family; his mother, father and brother are all over six feet tall. "People see his size and their expectations are pretty high," said Meeks. They even challenge me more because of my size. Every five or ten years that a player that tall comes along, they are commonly asked to compare Yao Ming, Zydrunas Ilgauskas, or Gheorghe Muresan. Montreal hosts major 33 basketball tournament with a twist. A variety of newsletters you'll love, delivered straight to you. The IMG Academy product is heading into his junior season for the Purdue Boilermakers, who've also expressed early interest in Rioux. per Event-- There's no doubt that the kid is one for the future. Please confirm by clicking the link in the email to be added to our mailing list. So, at 75 tall and 15-years-old, Rioux stands as the tallest teenager in the world, according to the Guinness World Records. Why might Olivier Rioux and his parents decide on Spain and Real Madrid as a good place to nurture his precocious talent? Looking to the next generation, Olivier Rioux could be the big, dominating NBA centre that Canada has never really had. Its a dream hes been nursing since he was very young, flipping through Guinness World Record books. Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, Karl-Anthony Towns, Kawhi Leonard, Anthony Davis and Brandon Ingram will play outsized roles in how their respective teams close the season. His mother is 6-foot-2; she did not play sports. Web02 Feb 2006 (age 17) Height: 228cm / 7'6". As the old saying goes, the apple certainly doesnt fall far from the tree when it comes to his family, either. "I was calling my parents almost every day, and the school year was good, my grades were up. Measuring up at a staggering 7ft 5in (226cm), 16-year-old Olivier Rioux is the tallest teen in the world Credit: LSFL/Splash News for The US Sun. It is hard to tell where he will end up because he is already skilled and talented. Born weighing 7.5 pounds, Oliviergrew to 16 pounds in his first month and did not stop there. In fact, he is used to sticking out everywhere he goes, ever since he was a (not so little) kid. Olivier Rioux can dunk on an NBA hoop while barely leaving his feet. Height: 7-6 (229cm) Weight: 285 (129kg), Current NBA Status: Draft Eligible in 2029, High School: IMG Academy [Bradenton, Florida (United States)]. That despite Canadians claim the sport was invented by one of their own - James Naismith, in 1891. The sky is the limit ultimately, Schiller said. 9. The Guinness World Records recognized him as the world's tallest teenager when the The tallest active player in the NBA is Latvian Kristaps Porzingis at 2.21 m (7' 3"), a He plays behind 2023 big man Carson Cooper. Rioux was 5-2 in kindergarten. Riouxs extraordinary height has caught the attention of the Guinness World Records, earning him a spot in the 2022 edition as tallest male teen in the world. Edey made his debut with Canada's senior men's team in a World Cup qualifier in May. This summer, he played with the U16 Canadian National team, Schiller said. Olivier Rioux is 14 years old with a listed height of 74 (225cm) and wears a size 20 shoe. We reserve the right to close comments at any time. 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. Jamal Murray posed for a photo alongside him that summer. 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. The Rioux clan boast some serious height: his father and brother are both over 6-foot, eight-inches tall and his mother stands at 6-foot, one-inch tall. Please read our Commenting Policy first. He already towered over the Denver Nuggets star guard from Kitchener, Ont. As a child, Olivier spent hours looking through his Guinness World Records books, studying the tallest people, and comparing himself to every record holder. 45. As you saw tonight, he finished strong at the rim, even with his arms getting pulled on. Archived. Watch the 21/22 NBA Season with ESPN on Kayo. From what they say around campus is that, at the same stage, Zach was a little more athletic, but Olivier has a better feel.. Little did they know, he would exceed their expectations by an entire foot! His athleticism and presence has impressed his coaches, as well as his ability to adapt to both on and off court. When search suggestions are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. Guinness World Records Kids (opens in a new window), GWR Merchandise Store (opens in a new window), Corporate Social Responsibility activities & fundraising ideas, Community engagement & tourism marketing activities.
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