Katie Hoff, swimming
January 19, 2010
Sports Digest: Towson's Hoff win's women's high-point award in California
Olympians Katie Hoff of Towson and Matt Grevers of Lake Forest, Ill., took home the women's and men's high-point award Monday at the Southern California Grand Prix in Long Beach, Calif., and Michael Phelps of Fells Point took home a gold medal in the 100-yard butterfly on the final night of competition. Phelps won in 45.68 seconds, beating out Japan's Masayuki Kishida (46.32) and Grevers. Phelps won three of his five events in Long Beach and claimed 16 USA Swimming Grand Prix Series points. Hoff finished second in the women's 200-yard individual medley with a time of 1 minute, 55.43 seconds; Ariana Kukors of Auburn, Wash., won in 1:55.05. Hoff was third in the 100 fly in 53.37; Dana Vollmer won in 51.42, followed by Felicia Lee in 52.71.
December 18, 2010
Sports Digest: Hoff takes gold in 400 free at short-course championships
9:12 PM EDT, September 12, 2010
From sink to swim, just in time
As she chugs through the water, Annie Applegarth will never be mistaken for Olympic medalist Katie Hoff. Barbara Thompson will never be in a split-screen comparison to Michael Phelps.
January 18, 2010
Sports Digest: Phelps, Hoff win 400 IM gold at Southern California GP
Michael Phelps, who lives in Fells Point, and Katie Hoff of Towson won gold medals Sunday night at the Southern California Grand Prix in Long Beach. Phelps held off Japan's Hidemasa Sano in the 400-yard individual medley to take home his second gold of the meet. Phelps finished in 3 minutes, 38.42 seconds; Sano's time was 3:39.63. Hoff won the 400IM in a meet-record-4:04.39, edging Ariana Kukors (4:06.04). Hoff was second in the 200 freestyle, finishing in 1:44.48; Dana Vollmer of Granbury, Texas, won in 1:43.29, and Elizabeth Pelton of Ruxton was third in 1:45.52.
October 29, 2009
Sports Digest: Phelps, Hoff among U.S. team members for Duel in the Pool
Fells Point resident Michael Phelps and 35 other top American swimmers were picked by USA Swimming to compete against a squad of European swimmers at the 2009 Mutual of Omaha Duel in the Pool in Manchester, England, on Dec. 18-19. The event, which will be broadcast on NBC on Dec. 27 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m, will star Olympic gold medalists Phelps, Rebecca Soni, Ryan Lochte and Aaron Peirsol. Towson's Katie Hoff will also compete for the U.S. team. This year's event takes on a new format with Team USA facing a team composed of the top swimmers from Great Britain, Germany and Italy.
August 20, 2009
Hoff 'super-motivated' about leaving Baltimore
Olympic swimming medalist Katie Hoff is changing coasts in an effort to jump-start her stagnant career.
July 8, 2009
For Hoff, a difficult swim at U.S. nationals
For several days leading up to the U.S. nationals, Katie Hoff swore she felt better. Sure, a respiratory illness earlier this month had wiped her out, forcing her to nearly drop out of a meet in California, and she was coughing nonstop. But with rest, she said, she felt like herself again. She was ready to prove she was still one of the world's elite swimmers.
August 19, 2009
Sports Digest: Hoff leaving Baltimore for Fullerton, Calif.
Olympic swimmer and Towson resident Katie Hoff has decided to leave the North Baltimore Aquatic Club, where she has trained since 2003, for a Fullerton, Calif., training center to prepare for the 2012 Games in London, coach Bob Bowman said Tuesday. Hoff, 20, who competed in the Beijing Olympics, winning a silver and two bronze medals, has been in a bit of slump recently and will be leaving Baltimore in mid-September to focus on making the London Olympics, Bowman said. "In many ways it would be like going away to college for her, something she's never done. ... This will be something to giver her a spark, to start new and reinvent herself," Bowman said. Hoff and Bowman reached the decision for her to switch coaches, and coasts, this past weekend, he said. "My main concern is that Katie is happy and successful. This would be a great place for her to do it.," Bowman said. Hoff could not be reached for comment in time for this edition.
July 11, 2009
Pelton the next big thing?
Neither Michael Phelps nor Katie Hoff swam Friday at U.S. nationals. Phelps had to pull out of the 100-meter freestyle with neck pain, and Hoff withdrew from her final two events, putting an end to a meet where she never felt right physically or mentally. And yet North Baltimore Aquatic Club still had plenty to thump its chest about, thanks to a happy-go-lucky 15-year-old who seems to be emerging as the next big thing in American swimming.
May 24, 2009
Sports Digest: Former Hoff coach Yetter named Auburn assistant
Paul Yetter, who worked at North Baltimore Aquatic Club since 2001 and was an assistant coach with the 2008 U.S. women's Olympic team, has been named an assistant coach with the Auburn swimming and diving program. At NBAC, Yetter coached Katie Hoff, who during the 2007-08 season set 11 American records in nine different events and won three Olympic medals before switching to Bob Bowman, Michael Phelps' coach, after the Games. Yetter was an assistant at NBAC under Bowman before becoming the lead coach at the club's Harford County site from 2002 to 2004. Since 2004, Yetter has served as the club's senior elite coach. Before joining NBAC, Yetter was head coach at Bel Air Aquatic Club.
May 6, 2009
Demanding Bowman puts Hoff through paces
The day that Katie Hoff realized the Second Act of her swimming life had truly begun, she was struggling to finish a workout at Meadowbrook Athletic Club. Her muscles were shaking, pleading with her brain to give the order to quit. She was so emotionally strung out, she fell to the ground and started to bawl.
May 10, 2009
Candus Thomson: Late check-in for big catch
In sports, we mostly write about the winners. Have an off day, finish off the podium, maybe you'll be listed in the fine print, but probably not.
March 7, 2009
Sports Digest: Hoff wins 200 free; Martin earns rare pole
American record-holder Katie Hoff won the 200-meter freestyle at the Austin (Texas) Grand Prix in 1 minute, 58.39 seconds. Hoff, of Towson, edged out Kara Lynn Joyce by more than a second. ... Mark Martin (187.045mph) claimed the pole for tomorrow's NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Atlanta Motor Speedway, his first since 2001. ... Angels slugger Vladimir Guerrero inadvertently revealed that he is 34 years old, not 33, as listed in the team's media guide. ... Mark Sweeney, whose 175 pinch hits rank second in major league history, announced his retirement and joined the Dodgers' coaching staff. ... Y.E. Yang shot a 5-under-par 65 to take a one-stroke lead halfway through the Honda Classic in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. ... Bernhard Langer shot a 6-under 65 to take a one-stroke lead after the first round of the Toshiba Classic in Newport Beach, Calif. ... Andy Roddick beat Marco Chiudinelli, 6-1, 6-3, 7-6 (5), to move the United States into a 1-1 tie in its opening-round Davis Cup tie with Switzerland in Birmingham, Ala.
February 15, 2009
Sports Digest: Hoff wins twice in Mo.; Stanford beats Wie by 3
Towson's Katie Hoff won two events on the second day of the Missouri Grand Prix on in Columbia. Hoff won the 200-meter individual medley with a time of 2 minutes, 13.21seconds. Hoff also finished first in the 400 freestyle, nearly two seconds ahead of the competition.
3:00 AM EST, November 17, 2008
Switching coaches, Hoff will work with Bowman
Olympic swimmer Katie Hoff confirmed last night that she has decided to change coaches, saying she'll be working exclusively with Bob Bowman, Michael Phelps' coach.
November 2, 2008
'His words were golden'
Jim McKay probably would have been a little embarrassed that an entire ballroom of people made such a fuss in his honor last night at the Hilton Baltimore.
September 11, 2008
Bel Air's Barnes in hospital
Bel Air native and University of North Carolina swimmer Allison Barnes remained hospitalized yesterday after experiencing "some level of distress" during practice the day before, a university athletic spokesman said.
September 25, 2008
Sports Digest: Chinese gymnasts' ages in Sydney looked into
China's gold-medal gymnasts aren't the only ones whose ages are getting a closer look. International gymnastics officials' investigation into the eligibility of the Chinese women's team in Beijing has been expanded to include members of the 2000 squad, which won the bronze medal in Sydney, the Associated Press reported. Officials are examining whether Yang Yun and Dong Fangxiao, in particular, were old enough to compete.
September 14, 2008
Sports Digest: Heels' Barnes remains in critical condition
Allison Barnes (C. Milton Wright), a sophomore freestyle swimmer for North Carolina, remains in critical condition after being hospitalized last week, according to a statement from her parents, Keith and JoEllen. Barnes, 19, swam for the same North Baltimore Aquatic Club program that produced Olympians Michael Phelps and Katie Hoff. She was also a cross country star at C.Milton Wright and graduated in 2007. Tar Heels teammates and coaches noticed that Barnes was struggling during practice Tuesday and immediately called 911. She was taken by ambulance to a university hospital. Her parents also said, "Our family continues to covet your prayers for Allison during this journey, and we hope soon to be able to speak to you with encouraging news."
August 20, 2008
With work done, time for fun in sun
The Sun's Olympic correspondents, Rick Maese and Kevin Van Valkenburg, are blogging to each other at baltimoresun.com/olympicsblog. An excerpt:
August 15, 2008
Out of gas, Hoff sinks
Katie Hoff looked exhausted when she pulled herself out of the pool yesterday inside the Water Cube. She was the last competitor in her 800-meter freestyle heat to climb onto the pool deck, and her expression was one of weary disappointment.
August 14, 2008
Concerns on Hoff's times fair, but 2 medals not bad
The Sun's Olympic correspondents, Rick Maese and Kevin Van Valkenburg, are blogging back and forth to each other at baltimoresun.com/olympicsblog. An excerpt:
August 14, 2008
Hoff bronzed again
Katie Hoff won her third medal of the 2008 Olympics, swimming the anchor for the United States on the 800-meter freestyle relay and helping the Americans to a third-place finish today behind Australia and China.
August 14, 2008
Where only swimmers' best will do
The home of the North Baltimore Aquatic Club doesn't look like much.
August 13, 2008
Today’s highlights
ALL-AROUND COMEBACK: China's Yang Wei should do well in the men's all-around gymnastics finals after a disappointing fall cost him in 2004. 8 p.m., chs. 11, 4
August 13, 2008
Rick Maese: A full morning
6:45 a.m.: In separate rooms in separate quarters of the Olympic Village, Michael Phelps and Katie Hoff wake up for the biggest, the busiest and the most demanding day either will face at the Olympics. Swimming in two finals in a single session is an arduous task. Only a handful of swimmers have ever attempted it.
August 11, 2008
Rick Maese: Hoff shows she has guts
You can easily measure the distance between gold and silver. In heartbreaking fashion, for Katie Hoff today, it amounted to just .07 of a second.
August 11, 2008
TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS
CONTINUING TO MAKE A SPLASH: Michael Phelps comes back for more in the 200-meter freestyle (scheduled for 10:16p.m.). Natalie Coughlin, Katie Hoff and Aaron Peirsol are other headliners in the pool. Chs. 11, 4
August 8, 2008
Baltimore's other champ
For now, Katie Hoff is content to be the other swimmer from Baltimore, the one not named Phelps, the one without the massive public relations machine and Olympic gold.
August 9, 2008
TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS
IT BEGINS FOR PHELPS, HOFF: Swimming is one of two sports NBC insisted on having in prime time for U.S. audiences. The other was gymnastics. Michael Phelps of Rodgers Forge goes for gold medal No.1 tonight in the 400-meter individual medley between 10 and 11p.m. It might be the most challenging of the eight races he plans to swim because of anticipated competition from U.S. teammate Ryan Lochte. Katie Hoff of Towson also swims the 400 IM tonight and faces a challenge from Australia's Stephanie Rice. Hoff is seeking her first Olympic medal. Chs. 11, 4
August 7, 2008
Hoff 'in control and ready to go'
If karma counts for anything, Katie Hoff deserves to win a gold medal at these Olympics.
July 7, 2008
Competitive drive fuels Phelps, Hoff
Michael Phelps did not grow up a dreamer of small dreams. His reach, even from a very young age, always managed to exceed his grasp, as poet Robert Browning once wrote.
July 6, 2008
Phelps, Hoff up to the challenge
It was supposed to be Rivalry Night at the U.S. Olympic swim trials last night.
July 5, 2008
On Making Swimming History
Olympics will shine Phelps-like spotlight on Hoff
In the universe of hypotheticals, the most popular impossibility buzzing around the pool is this:
July 3, 2008
Hoff races to finish
In the eyes of the world, Katie Hoff has always been a great swimmer. That was obvious, even when she was 14 years old.
July 4, 2008
U.S. Olympic Trials
Few are multitasking at U.S. Olympic trials
Michael Phelps and Katie Hoff don't swim in every event at the U.S. Olympic trials. It just seems that way.
July 1, 2008
U.S. Olympic trials
Hoff is all business
At some point over the past several years - it's difficult to pinpoint exactly when - Katie Hoff figured out a way to channel all her nervous pre-race energy into a frenetic, yet disciplined, routine.
June 29, 2008
Rick Maese: Smutz is getting back in the swim
Whether it's on the medal stand or on the starting blocks, the movement is nearly the same. The long athlete bends over, head deliberately bowed - ready for a medal or ready for the water.
June 30, 2008
Hoff again on top of the world
In March, when Australia's Stephanie Rice broke Katie Hoff's world record in the 400-meter individual medley, Hoff wanted to jump back in the pool and offer an immediate rebuttal.
June 29, 2008
Hoff puts value in staying humble
Katie Hoff doesn't do cocky. And unlike the way some elite athletes try to come off as humble, it's not an act.
June 26, 2008
Hoff to coach, take classes at Loyola
Olympian Katie Hoff will join the Loyola swimming coaching staff this fall, the school announced yesterday.
June 9, 2008
Swimming
Hoff takes cake with best times
For four days, the menu has been propped up in Katie Hoff's hotel room, opened to the picture of a gooey slice of cheesecake smothered in caramel and chocolate.
June 19, 2008
Phelps, Hoff have busy trials schedules
In the competitive run-up to the U.S. Olympic swimming team trials, Michael Phelps and Katie Hoff carried a heavy workload.
June 6, 2008
Hoff, Phelps aim to relax
With about three weeks to go before the competition to determine the U.S. Olympic swimming team, elite athletes like Katie Hoff and Michael Phelps don't have to turn heads at the final Grand Prix meet this weekend.
June 7, 2008
Swimming
Phelps, Hoff warm up for trials
The pieces of Katie Hoff's aquatic Chinese puzzle are beginning to come together. One stroke strengthens another. Distances seem to shrink. A skill honed gets her closer to her goal: the starting blocks in Beijing.
May 11, 2008
Swimming
Phelps returns to attend NBAC fundraiser
Michael Phelps showed up at the Meadowbrook Aquatic Center last night and climbed into the pool.
April 16, 2008
NBAC coach Yetter honored by U.S. Olympic Committee
With his best swimmer poised to go to the Beijing Olympics in four months and a stable of younger athletes in the pipeline for 2012 and beyond, Paul Yetter has an eye for talent and the ability to nurture it.
April 7, 2008
Swimming: Toyota Grand Prix
Hoff wins 2 more in prep for Olympic trials
In the span of 42 minutes last night, Towson's Katie Hoff won two gold medals and a silver at the Toyota Grand Prix competition.
April 6, 2008
Hoff is right from start
When Katie Hoff finished the 400-meter individual medley last night, everyone assumed she just had set a U.S. Open record. It was announced over the public address system at the Ohio State Grand Prix, the crowd roared, and a representative from USA Swimming tried to congratulate her.
February 18, 2008
Missouri Grand Prix
Hoff makes her mark
Katie Hoff took two more gold medals yesterday at the Missouri Grand Prix and $20 from Michael Phelps.
February 17, 2008
'Shocked' Hoff sets U.S. mark in 400 free
When Katie Hoff was less than two pool lengths into the 400-meter freestyle final yesterday, everyone at the Missouri Grand Prix - including the swimmer - sensed something special might be happening.
January 18, 2008
Hoff again named SportsWoman of Year
For earning 11 medals last year in international and national swimming competition, Towson's Katie Hoff has been named 2007 SportsWoman of the Year by the U.S. Olympic Committee.
November 20, 2007
Swimming
Phelps, Hoff honored as best U.S. swimmers
Michael Phelps won a leading three Golden Goggles awards, including Male Athlete of the Year, on Sunday night when USA Swimming honored the year's top American performers.
October 17, 2007
Special Olympics
World Games Wetzler's pinnacle
The walls at Meadowbrook Aquatic Center in Mount Washington are adorned with poster-sized portraits of past and future champions who cut their competitive teeth there. But while the record-breaking performances of world-class athletes such as Michael Phelps and Katie Hoff garner most of the swimming facility's attention, another Meadowbrook member recently enjoyed his moment in the spotlight.
October 12, 2007
Ravens vs. Rams: The picks
August 5, 2007
Phelps, Hoff awash in gold
Baltimore's best swimmers traveled to the Midwest and spurred high hopes for what they might accomplish a year from now in the Far East.
August 1, 2007
No gold, no worry for Hoff, Phelps
For a pair of the nation's top swimmers, the chlorine that was in the air in the Indiana University Natatorium proved to be much thicker than any competitive tensions.
July 26, 2005
Hoff's world-class effort wins gold medal in 200 IM
MONTREAL - When the national anthem started to play last night, Katie Hoff took a deep, cleansing breath. And then another. She swallowed hard, then bit her lower lip. Was it really real, she may have wondered? Was there actually a gold medal dangling from her neck?
July 8, 2004
Hoff, 15, captures 400 medley, Athens spot
LONG BEACH, Calif. - As the finalists paraded for the women's 400-meter individual medley at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials, the sound system blared a version of "American Woman."
July 11, 2004
Hoff takes down Olympian Beard for win in 200 IM
LONG BEACH, Calif. - For those of you keeping score at home, it's 8-5, with the rest of the U.S. leading the North Baltimore Aquatic Club.
July 7, 2004
Hoff, 15, can end suspense quickly
LONG BEACH, Calif. - A little over six weeks ago, Katie Hoff dived into a chilly and choppy pool up the coast at the Santa Clara International and announced the feasibility of her making the U.S. Olympic team.
June 29, 2004
Athens Olympics
It's fast lane for 15-year-old
Blue is for first, red is for second ...
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