LHSPLALouisiana High School Powerlifting Association
Hall of Fame / Class of 2001

LHSPLA HALL OF FAME

Ricco Impastato

Athlete

Brother Martin High School

INDUCTED 2001

THE BIOGRAPHY

Overview

Ricco Impastato competed for Brother Martin High School from 1986–1988, moving from the 165-pound class to the 181-pound class.

Career & Service

  • Competed for Brother Martin High School from 1986–1988, progressing from the 165-pound to the 181-pound class.

Honors & Achievements

  • Placed fifth at the 1986 LHSPLA State Meet with a 1,065-pound total and second at the USPF National High School Meet.
  • Won the 165-pound class and Outstanding Lifter award at the 1986 ADFPA state meet.
  • Went on to win two LHSPLA state titles, two ADFPA State Open titles, two ADFPA National High School titles and one USPF National Teenage title.

Legacy & Impact

  • Went unbeaten after the 1986 national high school meet through the remainder of his high school career, earning Outstanding Lifter recognition at every subsequent meet.
  • Set national squat and total records at the National High School Championships.