Ronnie Alsup
American paralympic athlete and standing volleyball player (1955–2014)
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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.
July 31, 1955
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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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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]
