History of Olivier Rioux in Timeline
Olivier Rioux is a Canadian college basketball player for the Florida Gators, competing in the SEC. He gained international recognition in 2021 when Guinness World Records recognized him as the tallest teenager globally, measuring 7 ft 5 in (2.26 m) at age 15. Currently, Rioux stands at an impressive 7 ft 9 in (2.36 m).
February 2, 2006: Olivier Rioux Born
On February 2, 2006, Olivier Rioux, the Canadian college basketball player, was born.
2021: Tallest Teenager
In 2021, Olivier Rioux was declared the tallest teenager in the world by Guinness World Records, measuring 7 ft 5 in (2.26 m) at age 15.
June 2023: FIBA U19 World Cup
In June 2023, Olivier Rioux was selected to play for Canada at the FIBA U19 World Cup in Hungary, where he averaged 3.2 points and 3.4 rebounds per game.
2024: FIBA Under-18 AmeriCup
In 2024, Olivier Rioux won his second bronze medal at youth level at the FIBA Under-18 AmeriCup in Argentina, averaging 4.5 points and 4.5 rebounds per game.
2024: Redshirted
In 2024, after the fourth game of the season, head coach Todd Golden told the Associated Press that Olivier Rioux was being redshirted, after discussing the matter with Rioux, his family, and his AAU coach.
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