Hoff struggles, Gangloff sets sizzling pace

NDIANAPOLIS: Beijing Olympics silver medalist Katie Hoff failed to qualify for the world championships in the 400 meters freestyle when she finished sixth in the final at the US Nationals on Tuesday.

Hoff, who ambitiously entered six events last year at Beijing and won one silver and two bronzes, finished in four minutes, 12.34 seconds, almost six seconds behind winner Allison Schmitt and more than 10 seconds outside her personal best.

"We have to regroup and decide what we're going to do," shrugged her coach Bob Bowman, who also coaches Michael Phelps. "She'll have to decide if she wants to fight her way back."