World's tallest teen sets new basketball record
Summary
A 19-year-old Canadian, Olivier Rioux, who is 7 feet 9 inches tall, set a new record in college basketball by scoring a basket. He plays for the Florida Gators and previously gained recognition as the tallest teenager by Guinness World Records.Key Facts
- Olivier Rioux is 7 feet 9 inches tall.
- He plays basketball for the Florida Gators.
- Rioux became the tallest person to score in college basketball history.
- In 2021, Guinness World Records named him the tallest teenager when he was 7 feet 5 inches tall.
- Rioux scored his first point with a free throw on November 21 against Merrimack.
- The tallest current NBA player is 7 feet 4 inches tall, making Rioux taller than any current NBA player.
- The tallest players in NBA history were 7 feet 7 inches tall.
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