Ronnie Alsup

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

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

  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

  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