Olympics will shine Phelps-like spotlight on Hoff -
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In the 800 freestyle yesterday morning, Hoff was first on the pool deck, first in the blocks and first to the finish, with a time of 8 minutes, 27.32 seconds - four seconds off her personal best. (article 10)
OMAHA, Neb. - With about three weeks to go before the competition to determine the U.S. Olympic swimming team, elite athletes like Katie Hoff and Michael Phelps don't have to turn heads at the final Grand Prix meet this weekend. (article 6)
Many swimmers are using the Mutual of Omaha Swimvitational as an opportunity to compete in the pool that will hold the Olympic trials and to tweak technique and strategy. (article 6)
On the women's side, Dara Torres seems to be a sentimental favorite, especially after the 41-year-old won last night's 100-meter freestyle and qualified for her fifth Olympics. (article 7)
Phelps, who won seven gold medals and set four individual world records this year at the FINA world championships in Melbourne, Australia, has less than a year of training left for the Olympics. (article 1)
First up, Phelps streaked by Crocker on the second half of the 100 butterfly, grabbing another win in a rivalry that has been one of the sport's best over the past four years. (article 9)
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- Hoff puts value in staying humble - (baltimoresun.com, 07/15/2008, 453 words)
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