Jeff Rackley Explained

Jeffrey Steven Rackley (born 12 September 1952) is a retired boxer from New Zealand.^[1]

Biography

Rackley was born in Nelson,^[1] the son of boxing trainer Les Rackley.^[2] He attended Nelson College from 1966 to 1971, and was a member of the school's 1st XI cricket team from 1968 to 1970, captaining the side in 1970. He was also a member and captain of the 1st XV rugby team in 1970 and 1971.^[3]

Rackley competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich. There he was defeated in the second round of the Welterweight (-69 kg) by Günther Meier of West Germany.

In the 2008 Queen's Birthday Honours, Rackley was awarded the Queen's Service Medal, for services to sport and the community.^[4]

1972 Olympic results

Below is the record of Jeff Rackley, a New Zealand welterweight boxer who competed at the 1972 Munich Olympics:

• Round of 64: bye
• Round of 32: lost to Günther Meier (West Germany) by decision, 0-5

Notes and References

1. https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ra/jeff-rackley-1.html sports-reference.com - Jeff Rackley profile
2. News: Rackley a confirmed sports legend . 29 November 2012 . Nelson Mail . 3 June 2021.
3. Book: Full school list of Nelson College, 1856–2005 . Nelson College Old Boys' Register, 1856–2006 . 2006 . 6th . CD-ROM.
4. Web site: Queen's Birthday honours list 2008 . 2 June 2008 . Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet . 1 February 2020.