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7-foot-9 Olivier Rioux's behind-the-backboard dunk confirmed as real

7-foot-9 Olivier Rioux's behind-the-backboard dunk confirmed as real
Sports Talents · 00:27:08 - Friday, 6 November 2026

A video showing 7-foot-9 basketball player Olivier Rioux completing a behind-the-backboard dunk has circulated online, with confirmation that the footage is genuine and not generated by artificial intelligence.

The dunk, which highlights Rioux's extraordinary height and athleticism, quickly drew attention across social media platforms.

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