Ronnie Alsup Explained

Ronnie Alsup
Birth Date:31 July 1955
Birth Place:Murfreesboro, Tennessee, U.S.
Sport:Para-athletics
Standing volleyball

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

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

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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ronnie Alsup. Scales & Sons Funeral Home. July 2, 2024.
  2. News: Amputees take aim at international scene. The Daily News Journal. Murfreesboro, Tennessee. August 30, 1983. September 8, 2024. 6. Newspapers.com.
  3. News: Ronnie Alsup scores big in Canada games. The Daily News Journal. Murfreesboro, Tennessee. September 8, 1982. September 8, 2024. 8. Newspapers.com.
  4. Web site: Stoke Mandeville New York 1984 Results. International Paralympic Committee. September 8, 2024.
  5. Web site: Seoul 1988 Paralympic Games Results. International Paralympic Committee. September 8, 2024.
  6. News: Amputee athlete gives inspiration. The Daily News Journal. Murfreesboro, Tennessee. November 23, 1986. September 8, 2024. 2. Newspapers.com.