Katie Hoff
Katie Hoff
Kathryn Elise Hoffis an American former competition swimmer, Olympic medalist, and former world record-holder. Hoff was known for her success in the 200- and 400-meter individual medley, though she was a very capable swimmer in many events, ranging from the four 200-meter events to the 800-meter freestyle. She represented the United States at the 2004 Summer Olympics and 2008 Summer Olympics, in which she captured a silver and two bronze medals...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionAthlete
Date of Birth3 June 1989
CountryUnited States of America
Just based on training, I had pretty high expectations coming into this.
That was one of my top three times I've ever done, so at this point, I'm really happy with the way the race turned out.
When I look back, I'm definitely proud of what I did. It kind of allows me to move forward and reset my goals.
If I could compete at home, and never leave Rochester, I'd be in perfect condition.
I'm more relaxed and just feel like there's kind of a peace with myself.
To break the mark definitely showed me I'm on the right track.
Hopefully I can break some records, get some medals.
I like underwater pole vaulting, because you can have perfect form without the risk.
I feel like I'm more of the underdog, which is kind of nice.
I can just put my head down and train hard.
My boyfriend is not a swimmer!
I told myself there was no way I was going to let this training go to waste. It was my time, and I was ready to go.
It's happened to me a couple of times now: People go nuts when I'm at that stage in the race.
I don't have a specific mantra; It's more about believing that I'm tough. I've been through a lot, and I'm not wiling to let myself get beat.