Olivier Rioux

• The world’s tallest teenager — a Canadian — becomes tallest player in college basketball history

  Olivier Rioux became the tallest person to ever play college basketball when he made his debut in a 104-64 victory over North Florida.

  Sports

  Nov 7, 2025
  
• Montreal’s Olivier Rioux, world’s tallest teen, chasing hoops dream at Canada Games

  Olivier Rioux can dunk on an NBA hoop while barely leaving his feet. The Guinness World Records recognized him as the world's tallest teenager when the Montreal adolescent was 15.

  Canada

  Aug 12, 2022
  
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• 5 Montreal stories guaranteed to make you smile this week: June 22

  Have you heard of this homegrown basketball star?

  Canada

  Jun 22, 2018
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• 12-year-old Montrealer, 6’10”, catches the eyes of NBA players

  Olivier Rioux, who's two inches shy of the Toronto Raptors' tallest players, has been playing basketball since he was five.

  Sports

  Jun 19, 2018