A Bradenton, Florida teenage basketball player, named Olivier Rioux is getting some international attention after setting a Guinness World Record for his height.
According to the Guinness World Records, standing at 7’5” tall at just 15-years-old, Rioux is the tallest teenager in the world.
“Everywhere we go, you know, it’s not something he can hide from,” Rioux's Head Coach Jeremy Schiller said. “You can’t put on a hat and not be 7’5” anymore.”
“My mom is 6’2” and my dad is 6’8”,” Rioux explained. He also explained that he wears a size 20 shoe.
Contrary to what some may be speculating, the teenager is not just good at basketball due to his size, on the contrary, Coach Schiller noted that Rioux is a skilled passer, can shoot and finish at the rim. Schiller says his goal is to continue to maximize the teen's potential.
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