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Ronnie Alsup

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Ronnie Alsup
Alsup in 1982
Personal information
Born(1955-07-31)July 31, 1955
Murfreesboro, Tennessee, U.S.
DiedAugust 14, 2014(2014-08-14) (aged 59)
Sport
Country United States
SportPara-athletics
Standing volleyball
Medal record
Representing  United States
Paralympic Games
Para-athletics
Gold medal – first place 1984 Stoke Mandeville / New York Men's high jump A4
Gold medal – first place 1984 Stoke Mandeville / New York Men's long jump A4
Bronze medal – third place 1988 Seoul Men's 4×100 m relay A2/A4–7
Gold medal – first place 1988 Seoul Men's high jump A4/A9
Gold medal – first place 1988 Seoul Men's long jump A4/A9

Ronnie Alsup (July 31, 1955 – August 14, 2014) was an American paralympic athlete and standing volleyball player. He competed at the 1984, 1988 and 1992 Summer Paralympics.

Life and career

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Alsup was born in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.[1] He graduated from Riverdale High School in 1973.[2][a] He was 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][b]

Alsup died on August 14, 2014,[1] at the age of 59.

Notes

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  1. ^ Alsup was a 1973 graduate of Riverdale High School
  2. ^ Below the picture, it’s mentioned that Alsup was a member of the United States Amputee Athletic Association

References

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  1. ^ a b "Ronnie Alsup". Scales & Sons Funeral Home. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
  2. ^ "Amputees take aim at international scene". The Daily News Journal. Murfreesboro, Tennessee. August 30, 1983. p. 6. Retrieved September 8, 2024 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  3. ^ "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. Open access icon
  4. ^ "Stoke Mandeville New York 1984 Results". International Paralympic Committee. Retrieved September 8, 2024.
  5. ^ "Seoul 1988 Paralympic Games Results". International Paralympic Committee. Retrieved September 8, 2024.
  6. ^ "Amputee athlete gives inspiration". The Daily News Journal. Murfreesboro, Tennessee. November 23, 1986. p. 2. Retrieved September 8, 2024 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
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