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).

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February 2, 2006: Olivier Rioux Born

On February 2, 2006, Olivier Rioux, the Canadian college basketball player, was born.

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2021: FIBA Under-16 Americas Championship

In 2021, Olivier Rioux represented Canada at the FIBA Under-16 Americas Championship in Mexico, helping Canada win bronze while averaging 8.3 points and 10.3 rebounds per game.

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.

2022: FIBA U17 World Cup

In 2022, Olivier Rioux played for Canada at the FIBA U17 World Cup in Spain, finishing the competition with averages of 2.7 points and 4.7 rebounds per game.

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.