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From the Crawfish Capitol of the World, Ricky was born and raised in Breaux Bridge, LA, where he attended Breaux Bridge High School. He would earn multiple Lousiana state championships in the 300 meter hurdles and triple jump before transitioning to Hinds Community College in Mississippi. After two years at Hinds and a NJCAA All-American honor in the 400-meter hurdles, Ricky sought the opportunity to join the Aggies of Texas A&M. While earning a degree in Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Science, Ricky would bring home four All-American honors, and five SEC relay championships. In 2014, Ricky represented Team USA in Sopot, Poland as part of the world record setting 4x400m relay team. At the Olympic Trials in 2016, Ricky was 0.06 seconds away from a podium spot, finishing 4th in the 400m Hurdles, and running a personal best time of 48.88 seconds.

Ricky's tenacity on the track is shown in his ethic as a hard worker and a leader who brings excitement to practice and competition, which is equally as evident in his attitude off the track, stating, "I am the same guy giving everything I do 100 percent effort. Always looking to help others with a smile. Always have a positive attitude and willing to talk to anyone who will talk back." He is also equally as open to giving a hand to anyone willing to succeed, and desires an opportunity to help kids reach their full potential. Once retired from professional track, Ricky would like to, "open a facility where I can coach and teach kids the value of track, in addition to being a place where other athletes can come and pour into kids as well."

Ricky trains in Houston, TX under the tutelage of track and field legend Carl Lewis.