The 16-year-old Terrebonne, Que., native is 7-foot-6 and recognized by Guinness World Records as the tallest teen in the world. Olivier Rioux landed with a size . Can you do this, can you do that? However, there were some first impressions that couldnt be ignored. "For me, it's the little things like his mobility and agility, how he's moving, how he conceptualizes the game how much fun is he having competing and playing? "Ron Yeung (Canada Basketball's manager of domestic development) sent me this photo of Olivier and Joel, and Olivier is about the same height, give or take an inch. Naturally, he wants to become a basketball star and is really good at the sport. This is a list of the tallest people, verified by the Guinness World Records or other reliable sources. You can't put on a hat and not be 7'5" anymore," Rioux's coach Jeremy Schiller said. The rest of Riouxs IMG teammates feel the same way as Cooper. Comments may take up to an hour for moderation before appearing on the site. 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. While he still has a long way to go, it will be interesting to see if he can get into NBA shape and eventually enter the league. "Everywhere we go, you know, it's not something he can hide from. Canadian 15-year-old sets Guinness World Record for being the tallest living teen on Earth, The Schitts Creek cast had the funniest teleprompter fail at the Emmys last night (VIDEO), Netflix stars & founders of Ontarios June Motel are on the hunt for their next location, the longest enclosed pedestrian bridge in the world, Missed the Northern Lights? Olivier Rioux (Canada) is no stranger to towering over the competition. If he is able to do some of the things I was able to do then he is going to be really, really difficult to stop.. "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. His mother is 6-foot-2; she did not play sports. This is important because were in uncharted territories with Olivier, theres never been anybody that big at that age before. A big size advantage has made a 12-year-old Quebec basketball player an internet star. 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. Olivier Rioux holds the Guinness World Record for tallest teenager! Rioux dominated the competition so easily that he was signed by Real Madrid a few years ago. 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. Olivier's brother Emile Rioux is a 6-foot-10 high school senior at Meriden (NH) Kimball Union. He finds it very different than before, his dad said, interrupting his sons French. :Celebrate: Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Our Spectrum News app is the most convenient way to get the stories that matter to you. Please try again. Clearly, were soaring to new heights here in the north. Can you hold my baby? Can you do this, can you do that? Copyright 2022 WFTS via CNN Newsource. 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. "The schools that are really focusing in on him are ones that value the size and want to use it. Hand 9.5 Shoe 17/52.5 Height 6'10/208 If u read this for the first time then u are not active enough here lol, 8"-8.25" 9.9" handspan 12.5us shoe size and i'm 6'1.75"-6'2" i think but last time I was measured properly I was 15 and it was 5'11.5" and 6'0.5" respectively in a span of half a year. Thats what Im learning.. He believes they are similar as they are both tall and friendly. Meeks was like Whaaaat?! He always willing to take pictures. Olivier has more of a chance because he is quicker and stronger, but we will see what happens in a few years!! We encountered an issue signing you up. The Canada Basketball coach, Michael Meeks, first caught wind of him 7 years ago when he opened up a photo in his inbox. You can find out more information about the data we collect on our Privacy Policy page. BRADENTON, Fla. (WFTS) - Lots of teenagers like to reach for the stars. Theres a basketball star in Florida who has a slight height advantage. Rioux is 7-feet 5-inches tall, and, at 15-years-old, he stands as the tallest teenager in the world, according to the Guinness World Records. 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 cant put on a hat and not be 75.. You may have seen this. As a fellow international big man, he sees a lot of potential in each practice. All rights reserved. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. 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. Its even a challenge just getting through the airport on time because people are constantly stopping him. "Those skates and skis and winter stuff. There are a lot of Division 1 schools that are very familiar with him already, Mckitterick said. But then you get to know him and hes a nice guy. He moved there to attend IMG Academy a school that counts superstar tennis sisters Serena and Venus Williams among its alumni a year ago. Rioux is from Canada and he's played basketball since he was five years old. Coaches, agents, brand agents, all the things that people would like Olivier to be involved, scholarships. So, were kind of cautiously optimistic that hes definitely moving in the right direction.. The next issue of Montreal Gazette Headline News will soon be in your inbox. 365 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3L4. Rioux stood like a maypole in the centre of the pre-game huddle, his teammates dancing around him. Mckitterick says nobody could ever put themselves in Riouxs shoes, and that uniqueness makes it difficult to gauge where basketball might take him. tap here to see other videos from our team. 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. He was recognized as the world's tallest teen by Guinness last. For me, its the little things like his mobility and agility, how hes moving, how he conceptualizes the game how much fun is he having competing and playing? Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns. There was an error, please provide a valid email address. TORONTO A grinning Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray posed for a photo at last weekends regional finals for the Jr. NBA world championship in St. Catharines, Ont., with a 12-year-old boy. Read more: "Usually guys that stopped growing at about 6-3, 6-4, you could begin to see exactly what they're going to be by the time they're 16 years old. The 16-year-old Terrebonne, Quebec native is 7-foot-6 and recognized by Guinness World Records as the tallest teen in the world. Olivier also has an older brother who is slightly taller than his father. Team Quebec's Olivier Rioux plays in a men's basketball quarter-final game against Team Alberta at the 2022 Canada Summer Games in Welland, Ont. Hes also having a blast at the Games and has even taken in some of the boxing competition. Yao Ming and Shawn Bradley were 7-6. He can dunk on an NBA hoop while barely leaving his feet. A gentle giant.. 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. Every week, I was, like . "I was immediately on the phones, finding out who he was and what was going on and what we can do to help.". Rioux's goal is to have a professional basketball career and he will do everything it takes to achieve it. Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, left, poses for a photo with Olivier Rioux, 12, in St. Catharines, Ont., in this recent handout photo. Everybody thinks he plays with low nets, with very small people all year long, and thats not the case, Jean-Franois said. 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. 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. If he played in the NBA, he'd be tied with Cleveland's Tacko Fall as the tallest NBA player in the league. Please logout and login again. 7-foot-5 with a size 22 shoe #fyp #basketball #foryou # . Riouxs older brother Emile, who is 15 and 6-foot-9, also plays basketball. (Tara Walton/CP) Canadian Press August 12, 2022, 12:48 PM. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Hello, I'm Olivier Rioux from Quebec, Canada, and I hold the record for the tallest teenager (male). 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. "People see his size and their expectations are pretty high," said Meeks. He stood out like a maypole among the other players on the court. If he played in the NBA now, hed be tied with Clevelands Tacko Fall as the leagues tallest player. He dunked without leaving his feet. Naturally, he wants to become a basketball star. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. 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. Schillers goal is to maximize his potential. Jean-Franois, who was a volleyball player, knew even as a toddler that Olivier would be tall. This isnt the only Canadian accomplishment youll see in next years Guinness World Records. I was calling my parents almost every day, and the school year was good, my grades were up. "I was calling my parents almost every day, and the school year was good, my grades were up. The IMG Academy product is heading into his junior season for the Purdue Boilermakers, whove also expressed early interest in Rioux. "My mom is. Rioux is proof that embracing what makes you unique can help you reach new heights. Ron Yeung (Canada Basketballs manager of domestic development) sent me this photo of Olivier and Joel, and Olivier is about the same height, give or take an inch. However, being a super tall player comes with high expectations, and Meeks wants to focus on the little things like Riouxs mobility, agility, and how he conceptualizes the game. He was recently named the World's Tallest Teenager by Guinness World Records and is on his way to becoming a basketball star. Quebec was scheduled to face Saskatchewan on Friday after dropping a 72-70 decision to Alberta in Thursday night's semifinal. He wants to improve his skills to the highest level possible. According to the Guinness World Records, Rioux was born weighing 3.4kg before growing to 7.26kg in his first month. If he played in the NBA now, he'd be tied with Cleveland's Tacko Fall as the league's tallest player. According to the Guinness World Records, Rioux was born weighing 3.4kg before growing to 7.26kg in his first month. Here's why southern Canadians are about to see them a lot more often, 'Fargo' is filming in Alberta & two of its biggest stars were spotted at the Flames game, "It was like I was standing in the game:" The cast & crew of 'The Last of Us' discuss filming in Alberta, A Nickelback exhibit is opening in Calgary & here's when you can check it out. 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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. Riouxs brother is 69, his dad is 68 and his mom is 61. Doctors believed Rioux would peak at 6-feet, five-inches tall but he completely exceeded expectations. The first thing is he loves basketball. Canadian Sim Bhullar was 7-5, but his weight he was listed at 360 pounds was a limiting factor. Another wild world record has been set in Canada, this time by a 15-year-old basketball player in Quebec. Young but elevated! Follow Us On Social Media!Twitter: http://bit.ly/2zHv7dJInstagram: http://bit.ly/2inVlI4Facebook: http://bit.ly/2zNPZNQ 7-foot-5 with a size 22 shoe #fyp #basketball #foryou #viral 3.4K Likes, 42 Comments. Thats Olivier Rioux, the Canadian big man who enrolled at IMG Academy this year, in hopes of improving his game. These ones are getting quite tight) Hand size: 8.1 inches. Size runs in the Rioux family, his father is 6-foot-8, and he has a background playing volleyball. He already towered over the Denver Nuggets star guard from Kitchener, Ont. Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. He recently revealed that Groot from "Guardians of the Galaxy" is one of his favorite heroes. (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). Pay the big boy. He caught the eye of Golden State star, Steph Curry, who tweeted, So many questions. The video has over 700,000 views, and caught the eye of a couple of NBA stars. It's amazing; I love it," Rioux. Oli Rioux knows a lot of eyes are on him. But the best I can do is just kind of guide you and help you and be here for you for anything you need, because I can't put myself in your position.' In the years since, Rioux has sprouted to a full seven foot six. Rioux, whos from Anjou, a borough in east Montreal, will begin Grade 10 in the fall in Bradenton, Fla. Shocking, intimidating, his teammates confirmed. Why? We ask you to keep your comments relevant and respectful. He gets it. Im 7-feet, said Santiago. Its challenging even getting through the airport to make a flight on time because people are constantly stopping him: Can I take your picture? "When I met with our players at the end of the year. Zach Edey, a 20-year-old from Toronto, is seven foot four. Was there a Conspiracy for the 2016 NBA Finals. Montreals Olivier Rioux, worlds tallest teen, chasing hoops dream at Canada Games, Montrealer Olivier Rioux breaks record, wins title for worlds tallest teenager, EpiPens dont work in space? I have to be careful of who I talk with, and how I do. Back in Montreal I used to go to school every day for at least eight hours. 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. At 13 years old Olivier Rioux is 2.18m tall (7'2"). Want to discuss? "This is important because we're in uncharted territories with Olivier, there's never been anybody that big at that age before. Fast forward to now, and Rioux has officially been recognized as the worlds tallest teenager by Guinness World Records at age 15 and 75. Press J to jump to the feed. Jamal Murray posed for a photo alongside him that summer. Hi /u/GuardBoth! 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