CBS' Tracy Wolfson looks tiny next to 7-foot-9 Florida freshman Olivier Rioux in viral March Madness pic

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: As March Madness dominates the spotlight, the real talk isn't just about the games, it's Florida Gators freshman Olivier Rioux's astonishing height.

Standing at a staggering 7 ft 9 in, Rioux, the tallest player in this year's tournament, grabbed even more attention on Sunday, March 23, when a photo of him standing next to CBS reporter Tracy Wolfson went viral.

At just 5 ft 2 in, Wolfson is no stranger to being towered over by athletes, even looking small next to Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who stands at 6 ft 2 in.

Tracy Wolfson and Olivier Rioux's viral photo leaves the Internet in stitches

CBS reporter Tracy Wolfson shared a collage on social media featuring a photo of her standing next to Olivier Rioux and another shot of her alongside Tacko Fall, who measures 7 ft 6 in.

The post quickly went viral, racking up over 1.4 million views and sparking a flurry of online reactions.

One said, "Use a stool next time? 😂," and another wrote, "Such awesome pictures!!!  Tracy I don’t think you will have to worry about guarding either of these 2."

A person questioned, "Are you 3’ 10” tall, Tracy????" while someone else quipped, "Tracy in the Land of the Giants!"

"In heels with Rioux as well!" one more, pointing out that Wolfson was wearing heels in the picture. "It's not the height, it's how tiny you look😂😂😂," read another comment. 

Under an Instagram post shared by CBS Sports, one jokingly questioned, "How tiny can a human be? 😂," while another said, "Literal Giants," referring to Rioux and Fall. 

"Just the camera angle, she’s actually taller than both of them," a person quipped, while one more joked, "When you’re courtside but still need binoculars to make eye contact."

Olivier Rioux holds the title of the world's tallest teenager

Olivier Rioux, who has been turning heads all year, gained widespread attention as he redshirted his freshman season at the University of Florida.

The c basketball player is officially the world's tallest teenager, as per the New York Post. By the age of eight, Rioux had already reached 6 ft 1 in, and by sixth grade, he was an impressive 6 ft 11 in.

Earlier this month, following the Florida Gators' SEC tournament victory, Rioux went viral when he was seen casually cutting down the championship net without needing a ladder. Fans and cheerleaders applauded as he effortlessly snipped off a piece, highlighting just how towering he is.

Although he redshirted this season to avoid playing limited minutes as a non-scholarship athlete, the 19-year-old is expected to have a more significant impact on the court next year.

"It’s been a process," Rioux shared in the interview. "I feel good about it. I feel like I’ve been doing a tremendous job in terms of lifting. Obviously, practicing is a bit different. You’re not playing as much as you want to, but you still got to show up and practice as much as they want me to."

Rioux towers over many of his Florida Gators teammates due to his unmatched height. In fact, he is the tallest player in college basketball history, surpassing the previous record of 7 ft 7 in.

Rioux, a 3-star prospect from IMG Academy in Florida, has also represented Canada in multiple FIBA events, including the 2024 U18 FIBA AmeriCup, where he helped the team win bronze.

In the latest March Madness action, the top-seeded Florida Gators pulled off a dramatic 77-75 victory over the defending two-time national champions, the UConn Huskies, advancing to the Sweet 16. With Rioux on their roster, the Gators are undoubtedly a team to watch.

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