Katie Hoff is a member of the United States Olympic swim team. She participated in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. Hoff won one silver and two bronze medals. She took home an individual silver medal in the 400 meter freestyle event and an individual bronze medal in the 400 meter individual medley. Hoff also swam the final leg of the 4 x 200 meter freestyle relay, helping her team win a bronze medal.NBC Olympics: Katie Hoff
About
On June 29, 2008, Hoff broke the world record in the 400-meter individual medley with a time of 4:31.12.Baltimore Sun: Hoff again on top of the world (June 30, 2008) She lives near Baltimore, Maryland and trains with coach Paul Yetter. Her teammates are Natalie Coughlin, Whitney Myers and Kaitlin Sandeno. Hoff competes in the 200 meter freestyle, 400 meter freestyle, 800 meter freestyle, 200 meter individual medley, 400 meter individual medley and the 4x200 individual medley freestyle relay.NBC Olympics: Katie Hoff
Career Highlights
- 2004: First Olympic competition in Athens, GreeceNBC Olympics: Katie Hoff
- 2005: Won gold medals for 200 meter free, 400 meter free and 4x200 meter freestyle relayNBC Olympics: Katie Hoff
- 2006: Won two gold medals in Victoria, CanadaKatieHoff.com: Katie Hoff info
- 2007: Won three gold medals in Melbourne, AustraliaNBC Olympics: Katie Hoff
- 2008: Won one silver and two bronze medals at the Summer OlympicsNBC Olympics: Katie Hoff
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Katie Hoff Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to the Olympics | Olympic Medals
- USA Swimming: Katie Hoff Career Stats
- Height: 5' 9"
- First Competition: 2004
- Trainer: Paul Yetter, North Baltimore Aquatic Club