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Katie Hoff (in pool, left) and Michael Phelps (in pool, second from right) were joined by fellow U.S. Olympic teammates Ryan Lochte and Megan Jendrick when they held a swimming clinic for Special Olympics China athletes in 2007. | U.S. swimmers Michael Phelps and Katie Hoff both set new world records in the 400m medley during the U.S. Olympic Trials in Omaha, Nebraska, on Sunday, 29 June. Hoff set the new record of 4:31.12 while winning the women's final, and Phelps finished in 4:05.25 to set his record in the men's final.
Phelps and Hoff have more in common that just being world record holders. They are both dedicated supporters of Special Olympics, and were part of the “Visa Friendship Lanes Tour” of goodwill, friendship and cultural experience in China in April 2007. They took part in a series of events that celebrated the dreams of people of all abilities and cultures, representing their support of the 2007 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Shanghai and the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.
Read more about Phelps and Hoff in China. |
