Explore popular quotes and sayings by an American athlete Katie Hoff.
Last updated on November 7, 2024.
Kathryn Elise Hoff is a former American competitive swimmer, she is an Olympic medalist, and former world record-holder. Hoff was known for her success in the 200-meter and 400-meter individual medley. She represented the United States at the 2004 Summer Olympics and 2008 Summer Olympics, in which she was awarded a silver medal and two bronze medals.
To break the mark definitely showed me I'm on the right track.
I'm not saying I didn't have a great 2008. I just made it a chore. I made it look laborious.
Things definitely got out of perspective.
The last few years haven't been as good so I can fly under the radar, come in and do the best I can and I don't have all these high hopes placed on me.
I'm just going to go out there and do my best.
When I look back, I'm definitely proud of what I did. It kind of allows me to move forward and reset my goals.
My boyfriend is not a swimmer!
I like underwater pole vaulting, because you can have perfect form without the risk.
I'm more relaxed and just feel like there's kind of a peace with myself.
If I could compete at home, and never leave Rochester, I'd be in perfect condition.
I feel like I'm more of the underdog, which is kind of nice.
I can just put my head down and train hard.
I don't have a specific mantra; It's more about believing that I'm tough. I've been through a lot, and I'm not wiling to let myself get beat.
I told myself there was no way I was going to let this training go to waste. It was my time, and I was ready to go.