Katie Hoff

8 Times The Fastest U.S. Swim Ever Isn’t The American Record

When is the fastest swim ever done by an American not considered the American record? There are currently 8 such swims on the books, courtesy of a unique rules anomaly.

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Is a Late U.S. Olympic Trials a Disadvantage?

The U.S. Olympic Trials are frequently criticized for being much closer to the Olympics than the trials meets of many…

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Ledecky Swims 3rd-Fastest 800 Free All-Time (Her 3rd-Fastest Time)

Katie Ledecky posted her third-fastest time in her career, which also happens to be the third-fastest time in history, to win tonight’s 800 free

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2016 US Olympic Trials: Day One Prelims Live Recap

The 2016 U.S Olympic Trials in Omaha, Nebraska begin this morning with five races, and inevitably six Olympic roster spots that will be up for grabs in finals.

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USA Swimming’s Olympic Trials Qualifier List by the Numbers

USA Swimming released a new Trials qualifier list this week updated with all swims through June 7th. This is likely…

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Leah Smith’s 4:03.33 Makes Her 4th Fastest American Ever in 400 Free

2016 ARENA PRO SWIM SERIES AT INDIANAPOLIS Friday, June 3 – Sunday, June 5, 2016 IUPUI Natatorium / Indianapolis, IN…

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Ryan Murphy Throws Out First Pitch At Oakland A’s Game (Video)

Ryan Murphy threw out the first pitch at the Oakland A’s game on Sunday.

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Ryan Murphy to Throw Out First Pitch at Oakland A’s Game

Cal senior-to-be Ryan Murphy will throw out the ceremonial first pitch on Sunday at a game between the Oakland Athletics and…

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Blueseventy Swim of the Week: Ella Eastin Breaks Hoff’s 200y IM NAG

Ella Eastin’s 200 IM, one of her three National Age Group Records from this week’s Pac-12s, takes our Blueseventy Swim of the Week.

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Leah Smith Breaks NCAA Record With 4th-Best 1650 Free Of All-Time

Virginia junior Leah Smith cranked out an NCAA record to open the final session of the 2016 ACC Championships, going 15:25.30 for the best 1650 free in college swimming history.

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Swimming’s TopTenTweets of the Week: #2 The Zane Grothe Warmup Special

Zane Grothe burst onto the national scene this summer after winning the 400m free at U.S. Nationals. But what is his key to fast racing? It’s all in the warmup.

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Medallista Olímpica Katie Hoff anuncia su retiro

La tres-veces medallista Olímpica y anterior recordista mundial Katie Hoff ha anunciado oficialmente su retiro vía redes sociales.

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Watch Katie Ledecky Swim 8:59.65 in the 1000 Free – VIDEO

Watch Katie Ledecky swim 8:59.65 in the 1000 yard freestyle at the Nation’s Capital Swim Club Invite.

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Olympic Medalist Katie Hoff Announces Retirement

Three-time Olympic medalist and former world record-holder Katie Hoff has officially announced her retirement via social media.

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American Record For Katie Ledecky: First Sub-9:00 1000 Free In History

Katie Ledecky has become the first woman ever under nine minutes in the 1000 yard freestyle, going 8:59.65 at the Nation’s Capital Swim Club Invite Sunday.

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