Amy Alsop

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Born (1978-06-30) 30 June 1978 (age 46)
Saskatoon, Canada
Amy Alsop
Personal information
Born (1978-06-30) 30 June 1978 (age 46)
Saskatoon, Canada
Sport
SportGoalball
Medal record
Goalball
Representing  Canada
Paralympic Games
Gold medal – first place2000 SydneyWomen's tournament
Gold medal – first place2004 AthensWomen's tournament
Parapan American Games
Gold medal – first place2011 GuadalajaraWomen's tournament

Amy Alsop (born June 30, 1978) is a Canadian Paralympian from Saskatoon. She is a two-time Paralympic gold medalist for goalball.[1]

Alsop was born with only 10 per cent of her vision and used Canadian National Institute for the Blind services to gain independence.[2] While learning to swim, Alsop met the coach of the local goalball team who encouraged her to join the sport.[3]

Career

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