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Swimmer Katie Hoff won three gold medals at the world championships in 2007 and is preparing for her second trip to the Olympics in Beijing in 2008. Hoff competed in the 2004 Olympics at the age of 15, finishing fifth in her heat in the 400-meter individual medley and seventh in the 200-meter IM. The Towson, Md., native won three national titles in the summer of 2007 -- the 200-meter IM, the 200-meter backstroke and 200-meter freestyle. In April 2007, Hoff set the world record in the 400-meter IM on her way to a gold medal at the FINA World Championships in Melbourne, Australia. She also stood atop the podium in the 200-meter IM and as the anchor in the 800-meter freestyle relay. In 2005, sh...
Swimmer Katie Hoff won three gold medals at the world championships in 2007 and is preparing for her second trip to the Olympics in Beijing in 2008. Hoff competed in the 2004 Olympics at the age of 15, finishing fifth in her heat in the 400-meter individual medley and seventh in the 200-meter IM. The Towson, Md., native won three national titles in the summer of 2007 -- the 200-meter IM, the 200-meter backstroke and 200-meter freestyle. In April 2007, Hoff set the world record in the 400-meter IM on her way to a gold medal at the FINA World Championships in Melbourne, Australia. She also stood atop the podium in the 200-meter IM and as the anchor in the 800-meter freestyle relay. In 2005, she won three gold medals at the FINA World championships and was named Female Athlete of the Year by USA Swimming. Hoff also signed a 10-year endorsement deal with Speedo, the longest contract the swimsuit maker has given. In 2004, she stunned the swimming world at age 14 by swimming the fastest time of anyone in the 400-meter individual medley leading up to the Olympics. Hoff was born on June 3, 1989. She lived in Williamsburg, Va., before moving to Maryland. Her mom, Jeanne, played basketball at Stanford. Hoff was named Female Athlete of the Year by USA Swimming in 2007.
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Katie Hoff switches coaches
Olympic swimmer Katie Hoff confirmed tonight that she has decided to change coaches, saying she'll be working exclusively with Bob Bowman, Michael Phelps' coach. Towson's Hoff -- who won a silver medal and two bronze medals at the Beijing Olympics --...Tags: University of Michigan, Beijing Games, Awards and Prizes, Multi-Sport Events, Michael Phelps
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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. Towson's Hoff - who won a silver medal and two bronze medals at the Beijing Olympics -...Tags: University of Michigan, Beijing Games, Awards and Prizes, Multi-Sport Events, Michael Phelps
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USA Swimming honors Phelps; Bowman repeats as Coach of Year
Michael Phelps was named Athlete of the Year last night by USA Swimming at the annual Golden Goggle Awards, which recognize outstanding achievement in the pool for American athletes. Phelps was something of a shoo-in for the award after winning eight...Tags: Swimming, Beijing Games, Multi-Sport Events, Michael Phelps
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Olympic swimmer Hoff changes coaches
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. Towson's Hoff -- who won a silver medal and two bronze medals at the Beijing Olympics --...Tags: Swimming, University of Michigan, Colleges and Universities, Beijing Games, Awards and Prizes
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For Phelps, a new pool venture
Olympian Michael Phelps and his coach, Bob Bowman, hoping to replicate their athletic success in the world of business, will announce a partnership today aimed at transforming the Meadowbrook Aquatic Center in Mount Washington into a world-class...Tags: Floods, F Scott Fitzgerald, Beijing Games, Advanced Training, Labor Day
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'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. Throughout his broadcasting career, he always strived to make the story about his subjects, not...Tags: Triple Crown, Sugar Ray Leonard, Ice Skating, Auction Service, Multi-Sport Events
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McKay never outgrew state roots
Jim McKay saw so much of the world during his lengthy and legendary broadcasting career. His syrupy voice, endearing charm and calming presence always made viewers of ABC's Wide World of Sports feel at home, whether he was profiling cliff divers in...Tags: U.S. Open Golf, Olympic Games, Wine, Beer, and Spirits, Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum, Sugar Ray Leonard
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Babe Ruth Museum
Special to the SunA lineup of athletes - including Sugar Ray Leonard, Dorothy Hamill, Katie Hoff, Kimmie Meissner, Vicky Bullett, Charles Jenkins, Jessica Long and Tom McMillen - is impressive enough. Mingling with them and other sports stars and reporters at a Baltimore...Tags: Babe Ruth, Sugar Ray Leonard, Sports Legends at Camden Yards, Awards and Prizes, Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum
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Tour de France makes big route change
If he's looking for a reason to skip the Tour de France, Lance Armstrong now has a big one: Mont Ventoux. The notorious mountain ascent will be featured on the race's next-to-last day in a tradition-busting innovation aimed at keeping the suspense going...Tags: Government Health Care, Assault, Evander Holyfield, Colleges and Universities, New York Rangers
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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...Tags: Michael Phelps
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Performers announced for Phelps celebration
Organizers of a celebration honoring swimmer Michael Phelps say the Naval Academy Concert Band, the Morgan State University Choir and local bands will perform at the event this weekend. The celebration is planned for Saturday at Fort McHenry in Baltimore....Tags: Pittsburgh Penguins, Music Industry, Beijing Games, Sergei Gonchar, Wine, Beer, and Spirits
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S. Williams drops match, will lose No. 1 ranking
Serena Williams' game collapsed in Stuttgart, Germany, after she swept the first set, leading to a 0-6, 6-1, 6-4 loss to China's Li Na that will cost her the No. 1 ranking. By dropping the second-round match at the Porsche Grand Prix, Williams will be...Tags: 1st Mariner Arena, Jaime Moreno, Serena Williams, Lance Armstrong, Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum
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