Katie Hoff, Natalie Coughlin and Hayley McGregory Break World Records
USA Swimming,
Monday, June 30, 2008 -
The 2008 Olympic Swim Trials began Sunday with Katie Hoff taking back her world record from Stephanie Rice, who broke it three months ago in the 400-meter Individual Medley. Hoff led for the first 100 meters, but fell behind Bluefish Swim Club’s Elizabeth Beisel during the backstroke leg. Hoff then regained the lead at the 250-meter mark and never looked back. The world record in the women’s 100m backstroke fell twice in prelims Monday. Hayley McGregory first broke the world record with 59.15. In the next heat, Natalie Coughlin broke the record again with 59.03. The Olympic Team Trials for Swimming are being held in Omaha, Neb. and continue through July 6, 2008.