Katie Hoff Sets Goal for 2028 Olympic Trials
The retired swimmer aims to meet the qualifying standard for the 100-meter breaststroke at age 37.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Swimming
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Former professional swimmer Katie Hoff has announced her intention to train for the 2028 US Olympic Trials in the 100-meter breaststroke. Currently 37, Hoff plans to pursue the qualifying time while maintaining her role as a podcaster.
Why it matters
Hoff is using the goal to test post-retirement physical performance and sprinter-focused training methods. She does not plan to compete at the 2028 Olympic Games, intending instead to cover the event in Los Angeles as a member of the media.
The 2028 Olympic Trials qualifying standard for the 100-meter breaststroke is 1:10.19. Hoff established her career best time of 1:08.60 back in 2014.
The players
Katie Hoff
A former professional swimmer who is now the host of the Unfiltered Waters podcast.
The details
Hoff, who retired from professional competition in 2015, currently swims about four times per week. She is balancing this new training focus with her work as the host of the podcast Unfiltered Waters and life as a mother following the birth of her child in August 2026.
Timeline
2014: Hoff set her career best 100-meter breaststroke time.
2015: Hoff retired from professional swimming.
August 2026: Hoff gave birth to her first child.
2028: US Olympic Trials and Los Angeles Olympic Games.
Season Trajectory
This effort marks a unique intersection between retired athletes and the modern qualification requirements for the 2028 US Olympic Trials. It highlights a shift where veteran performers leverage their experience to chase specific performance benchmarks outside of traditional competitive cycles.
Hoff must record a time of 1:10.19 or faster to officially qualify for the event. Fans following her progress can monitor her journey through updates shared on her podcast and social media platforms.
The takeaway
Hoff demonstrates that athletes can maintain specific fitness goals long after retiring from professional leagues. Readers looking to implement similar health goals may benefit from setting tangible performance metrics to track their progress.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by SwimSwam.
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