Jacky Boxberger
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Jacques André Pierre “Jacky”•Boxberger |
| Used name | Jacky•Boxberger |
| Born | 16 April 1949 in Châtel-sur-Moselle, Vosges (FRA) |
| Died | 9 August 2001 in Tsavo National Park (KEN) |
| Measurements | 183 cm / 70 kg |
| Affiliations | FC Sochaux, Sochaux (FRA) |
| NOC |  France |
Biography
Jacky Boxberger was a successful distance runner in events ranging from 1500 m to the marathon. He won French titles in the 1500 m, 5000 m, 10000 m and the cross, and set national records in the 5000 m and marathon. He also enjoyed some international success, winning the European indoor title over 1500 m in 1972, and the Paris Marathon on two occasions. He was tragically trampled by an elephant while trying to photograph the animal on a safari with his wife and daughter.
Personal Bests: 1500 – 3:36.8 (1973); 5000 – 13:23.59 (1977); Mar – 2-10:49 (1985).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 Summer Olympics | Athletics | FRA |
Jacky Boxberger | |||
| 1,500 metres, Men (Olympic) | 6 | |||||
| 1972 Summer Olympics | Athletics | FRA |
Jacky Boxberger | |||
| 1,500 metres, Men (Olympic) | 5 h2 r2/3 | |||||
| 1976 Summer Olympics | Athletics | FRA |
Jacky Boxberger | |||
| 5,000 metres, Men (Olympic) | 10 h3 r1/2 | |||||
| 1984 Summer Olympics | Athletics | FRA |
Jacky Boxberger | |||
| Marathon, Men (Olympic) | 42 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the European Athletics Indoor Championships (1–0–0 1972 Grenoble gold: 1500 m)