Benjamin Bangs Eastman (July 19, 1911 – October 6, 2002), alias "Blazin' Ben", was an American middle distance runner. He was born in Burlingame, California, and graduated from Stanford University in 1933.
He competed for the United States in the 1932 Summer Olympics held in Los Angeles, United States in the 400 metres where he won the silver medal. He was the U.S. national 800 metres champion in 1934.
Eastman, one of three Americans to hold the world record in both the 400 and 800 meters, was voted into the Track and Field Hall of Fame in 2006. He died in Hotchkiss, Colorado, aged 91.
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Some of their strengths
Ben Eastman has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Imaginative, Creative, Optimistic, Intuitive, Compassionate, Loyal, and Generous.
Intuitive and Imaginative
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Ben Eastman is someone who is a highly intuitive, creative and imaginative person who is very loyal, caring and compassionate to others. A person who is known for being a good partner.
Active and Precise
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Ben Eastman well know them as someone who can be tough, active, and sharp, like a sword.
Optimistic and Frank
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Ben Eastman as someone who is optimistic, principled, adventurous, and direct.
A person who isn't shy about expressing their opinions, loves competition, loves learning things themself, who is known for being inventive and original, and who loves being surrounded by friends and loved ones.
Influential and Dynamic
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Ben Eastman is someone who tends to be focused on spreading ideas, information, and activities.
They are also someone who is intuitive, imaginative, and an agent of change, and who is always dreaming of life's great possibilities and partnering with people to try to achieve those possibilities.
Traditional and Patient
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Ben Eastman tends to be someone who is a patient person that is very emotional, has a very sharp memory, has an ability to understand people, and who tends to be traditional and frugal.
Some of Ben Eastman's challenges
While Ben Eastman has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Ben Eastman can be Aggressive, Emotional, Standoffish, Suspicious, Stubborn, Pushy, and Restless.
Emotional and Standoffish
One of Ben Eastman's key challenges is that they are someone who can be emotional and standoffish.
Ben Eastman must also exercise caution as they can be short-tempered and aggressive.
Pushy and Restless
Ben Eastman is someone who can be arrogant and bossy, who can have difficulty concentrating and focusing, be unable to separate emotions from business decisions, and who can engage in excessive spending in support of an expensive lifestyle and habits.
Sensitive and Money-oriented
Finally, Ben Eastman also can have mood swings, be overly sensititive, and be a bit rigid and materialistic.
