Ronnie Alsup
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| Born | Ronnie Eugene Bird Alsup July 31, 1955 Murfreesboro, Tennessee, U.S. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | August 14, 2014 (aged 59) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country | United States | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | Para-athletics Standing volleyball | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Ronnie Eugene Bird Alsup (July 31, 1955 – August 14, 2014) was an American paralympic athlete and standing volleyball player. He competed at the 1984 and 1988 Summer Paralympics.
Life and career
Alsup was born in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, the son of Lorene Alsup Watkins.[1] He attended Riverdale High School, graduating in 1973.[2] After graduating, he worked as a watchmaker.[3]
Alsup competed at the 1984 Summer Paralympics, winning two gold medals in athletics.[4] He then competed at the 1988 Summer Paralympics, winning two gold medals and a bronze medal in athletics.[5]
Alsup was a member of the United States Amputee Athletic Association.[6]
Death
Alsup died on August 14, 2014, at the age of 59.[1]
References
- ^ a b "Ronnie Alsup". Scales & Sons Funeral Home. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
- ^ "Amputees take aim at international scene". The Daily News Journal. Murfreesboro, Tennessee. August 30, 1983. p. 6. Retrieved September 8, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Ronnie Alsup scores big in Canada games". The Daily News Journal. Murfreesboro, Tennessee. September 8, 1982. p. 8. Retrieved September 8, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Stoke Mandeville New York 1984 Results". International Paralympic Committee. Retrieved September 8, 2024.
- ^ "Seoul 1988 Paralympic Games Results". International Paralympic Committee. Retrieved September 8, 2024.
- ^ "Amputee athlete gives inspiration". The Daily News Journal. Murfreesboro, Tennessee. November 23, 1986. p. 2. Retrieved September 8, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.