Jacques "Jacky" Boxberger (16 April 1949 – 9 August 2001) was a track and field athlete from France who specialized in long-distance races.
He was the great hope of French middle distance running, breaking the junior world record in the 1500 metres at Stade Charléty in 1968. He represented France at the 1968, 1972, 1976 and 1984 Summer Olympics, placing sixth in the 1968 1500 metres and 42nd in the 1984 marathon. He also won the Paris Marathon in 1983 and 1985, the 1500 metres title at the 1972 European Athletics Indoor Championships, the Marrakech Marathon in 1987 and French titles in the 1500 metres, 5000 metres and 10000 metres. A knee injury during his military service with the Joinville battalion prevented him from achieving a career as brilliant as that of Michel Jazy.It finished third of the Cross country World Championships by Teams in 1976.
In 2001, Boxberger was on vacation with his family in Kenya. While he was trying to film an elephant on a safari, the animal picked up Boxberger with its trunk, threw him against a tree and trampled him to death.The middle distance runner, Ophélie Claude-Boxberger, is his daughter.
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Some of their strengths
Jacky Boxberger has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Intelligent, Energetic, Generous, Practical, Exacting, Confident, and Independent.
Independent and Brave
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Jacky Boxberger is someone who is an independent, brave, and honest person who approaches life with energy, intuition, passion, and generosity. A person who is known for being a good partner.
Passionate and Intense
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Jacky Boxberger well know them as someone who can be passionate, proud, and intense, like the sun or a blazing fire.
Methodical and Exacting
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Jacky Boxberger as someone who is careful, methodical, and a perfectionist.
A person who forms successful business partnerships, who appreciates the variety the world has to offer, who takes a frugal approach to life and tends to be a workaholic, and who engages in things that let them express their opinion.
Exacting and Achievement-oriented
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Jacky Boxberger is someone who has very high expectations for people, and who can be extremely focused on achieving goals and objectives.
They are also someone who is confident and creative, and who has a love for starting new projects, inventing new things, and giving back to the community.
Independent and Dynamic
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Jacky Boxberger tends to be someone who is independent, dynamic, and courageous. Who can be positive, energetic, self-reliant, and adventurous, and who can make friends easily.
Some of Jacky Boxberger's challenges
While Jacky Boxberger has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Jacky Boxberger can be Short-tempered, Impulsive, Careless, Hesitant, Narcissistic, Sensitive, and Critical.
Short-tempered and Impulsive
One of Jacky Boxberger's key challenges is that they are someone who can come across as short-tempered and impulsive.
Jacky Boxberger must also exercise caution as they can be short-tempered and aggressive, and can be excessive and unrealistic.
Sensitive and Critical
Jacky Boxberger is someone who can be insecure, critical, and pessimistic, who can have difficulty relaxing, can be possessive and jealous, and who can have difficulty listening to others' opinions and perspectives and make hasty decisions.
Aggressive and Domineering
Finally, Jacky Boxberger also can be aggressive, impatient, impulsive, and short-tempered.
