Katie Hoff

2014 Mesa Grand Prix: Romano Grabs Three A Finals, Lochte Two In A Day Full Of Doubles-LIVE Prelims Recap

While the Phelps hype will still be at an all time high today, National teamers suit up for some grueling doubles and even triples in Friday’s session.

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2014 Arena Mesa Grand Prix: The Comeback Kids

With all times, yards, and numbers aside, swimming for these three veterans looked like it all came down to fun.

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2014 Mesa Grand Prix Preview: Links, schedule and storylines to watch

22-time Olympic medalist Michael Phelps will make his official comeback at the 2014 Mesa Grand Prix. But that’s far from the only storyline to watch at this week’s battle in the desert.

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Hoff to Face Considerably Tougher Heats on Day 1 than Phelps in Major-Meet Comebacks

Michael Phelps (above) will have long-time national-team teammate Matt Grevers beside him when he makes his official comeback today in Mesa, Arizona.

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US Masters Swimming Video Goes Swim-Planet Viral

Swimming video is courtesy of US Masters Swimming.

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Take Me Out to the Ballgame: Swimming stars Hoff and Durden throw first pitches for A’s and Rays

Katie Hoff threw the ceremonial first pitch at the Tampa Bay Rays game Sunday, and got a surprise from her boyfriend on the field. Meanwhile Cal coach Dave Durden is schedule to throw out the first pitch for the Oakland A’s on Tuesday.

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Walsh, Mack Battle Their Way Under Old National Age Group Record

A pair of swimmers went under the old National Age Group Record in the 200 yard backstroke for 11-12 girls…

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Katie Hoff 1:44 in 200 free at Gulliver Last Chance Meet in Florida

The multi-time world champ and Olympic medalist swam just her second meet since Trials in 2012, winning three events and getting close to her lifetime-bests in all three.

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Katie Ledecky Breaks American Record in 500y Free at DC Metro Champs

Stone Ridge’s Katie Ledecky has accomplished something that’s only been done a handful of times in swimming history.

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Video: Olympian Katie Hoff Explains Her Return to Swimming

For the first time since the 2012 Olympic Trials, Katie Hoff has returned to competition at the Speedo Winter Championships meet in Plantation, Florida.

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Katie Hoff Finishes First Meet Back in Florida With 200 IM, 100 Free

Former World Record holder Katie Hoff completed her meet with two solid swims at the Speedo Winter Championships in Plantation, Florida.

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Katie Hoff Returns to Competition in Plantation, Florida

Katie Hoff returned to competition at the Speedo Winter Championships in Plantation, Florida on Saturday with a solid-looking 200 free.

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Ella Eastin Explains Record Breaking 400 IM at Junior Nationals – Feature Video

Many thanks to swimswam contributor Anne Lepesant for producing this interview. WOMEN’S 400 IM – 2013 US Junior Nationals –…

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Emily and Ella Eastin of Socal Aquatics, Junior Nationals Standouts

Emily and Ella Eastin of Socal Aquatics breakdown their training… (Image courtesy of Anne Lepesant video capture)

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US Worlds Trials Previews: Three Potential Medalists, Only Two Spots in Women’s 400 Free

Olympians Allison Schmitt (left) and Chloe Sutton (right) were both in the top 5 in the world last year, but will someone get left out in favor of fast-rising Katie Ledecky? (Photo Courtesy: Tim Binning/TheSwimPictures.com)

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