Dee Boeckmann

Dee Boeckmann
Boeckmann in 1928
Personal information
NationalityAmerican
Born(1906-11-09)November 9, 1906
St. Louis, Missouri
DiedApril 25, 1989(1989-04-25) (aged 82)
Creve Coeur, Missouri
Sport
SportMiddle-distance running
Event800 metres

Delores "Dee" Boeckmann (November 9, 1906 – April 25, 1989) was an American middle-distance runner. She competed in the women's 800 metres at the 1928 Summer Olympics.[1] Apart from competing, Boeckmann was the first woman to coach the United States national track and field team during the 1936 Summer Olympics. She was inducted into the National Track and Field Hall of Fame in 1976.

Early life and education

Boeckmann was born on November 9, 1906, in St. Louis, Missouri. She began competing in athletics while in elementary school.[2] She completed her post-secondary education in a multitude of universities including Harris–Stowe State University and Washington University.[3]

Career

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]

Death

On April 25, 1989, Boeckmann died in Creve Coeur, Missouri.[1]

Awards and honors

In 1976, Boeckmann was inducted into the National Track and Field Hall of Fame.[7]

References

  1. ^ a b Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Dee Boeckmann Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved October 11, 2017.
  2. ^ a b c Tricard, Louise Mead (1996). American Women's Track and Field: A History, 1895 Through 1980, Volume 1. McFarland. p. 147. ISBN 0786402199. Retrieved May 2, 2018.
  3. ^ a b Fleischman, 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.
  4. ^ "Woman Named to Coach Olympic Track". Los Angeles Times. Vol. LV. May 24, 1936. p. Part II, page 11 – via newspapers.com.
  5. ^ "Dee Boeckmann Quits City Job To Go Overseas". St-Louis Star Times. February 18, 1943. p. 25.
  6. ^ "Dee Boeckmann Going to Korea to Superivse Sports, Welfare Work". St Louis Post-Dispatch. October 21, 1948. p. 4B.
  7. ^ a b "Delores (Dee) Boeckmann". USA Track & Field. Retrieved May 2, 2018.
  8. ^ Tricard 1996, p. 148.

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