In 1927, Boeckmann set records in the 50 metres and 800 metres events. She competed at the 1928 Summer Olympics in the 800 metres.[2] At the 1936 Summer Olympics Boeckmann became the first woman to coach the United States national track and field team beating three men to the post in a ballot; including the coach of the 1932 US women's Olympics squad, George Breeland.[2][4] Outside of athletic competition, Boeckmann was a director in physical education and athletics.[3]
During World War II, Boeckmann became a United States Army recreational director.[5] After the war, she continued her work with the army as a sports director in 1948.[6] While with the army, she was named coach of the Japan women's national track and field team in 1950.[7] Boeckmann's final Olympics with the United States was at the 1964 Summer Olympics as a director. She ended her career in 1972.[8]
^ abFleischman, Bill (June 11, 1941). "Dee Boeckman, First Woman to Be named to Recreation Post, Has Colorful Background as Athlete". St. Louis Star-Times. p. 17.