CBS reporter Tracy Wolfson just posted a photo that shook the whole internet. And it’s no wonder – she’s standing next to Olivier Rioux, a 7-foot-9 college basketball player! Yes, you heard that right, 7-foot-9!
I mean, seriously, have you ever seen someone that tall? This player is like a literal giant! And Tracy, with her amazing journalism skills, managed to snap a picture with him. Talk about being in the right place at the right time!
Fans from all over the world are going wild over this photo. Some are in awe of Olivier’s height, while others wonder how some people can be this tall.
The Canadian stands at a staggering 7-foot-9 and is comfortably the tallest player in this year’s NCAA Tournament.
The 19-year-old can touch a 10-foot rim with ease and his unusual height landed him a spot in the Guinness World Record book.
Wolfson, one of CBS’ most recognizable broadcasters, shared a photo on Sunday of her stood side by side with Rioux.
She is 5-foot-2 and barely made it above Rioux’s waist. The difference in their height blew fans’ minds on social media.
One fan commented: ‘Do they give you these assignments on purpose?’ with a laughing emoji.
Another posted: ‘They need to lend you the ladders they use to cut the nets down’.
‘I’d look the same and I’m 6’3 lol,’ quipped another.
A fourth commented: ‘It’s not the height, it’s how tiny you look’ alongside a laughing emoji.
A concerned basketball fan added: ‘Crazy the best team in the country casually has a 7’9″ Center who hasn’t played all season.’
So, if you haven’t seen the photo yet, check it out below. Tracy Wolfson and the giant Olivier Rioux – it’s a picture that’s worth a thousand words, and it’s got fans everywhere stunned!
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