Olivier Rioux, World's Tallest Teen, Goes Viral With CBS' Tracy Wolfson

Olivier Rioux, a 7-foot-9 freshman on the Florida Gators basketball team, has become an internet sensation after a viral photo with CBS reporter Tracy Wolfson highlighted their striking height difference. At 5-foot-2, Wolfson appeared dwarfed next to Rioux, leading to humorous reactions online about their contrasting sizes. Rioux, recognized as the world's tallest teenager, has not yet played in the NCAA Tournament but has garnered significant attention, especially after effortlessly cutting down the net following the Gators' SEC Championship victory. While he redshirted this season, he is expected to play a more significant role in the upcoming year after a year of strength training. Commenters on social media have made light of the situation, joking about the challenges of traveling with such tall athletes. Rioux's remarkable height has been a topic of discussion since childhood, as he grew to 6-foot-1 by age eight.