Hoff wins spot in second race; Beijing-bound swimmer first to do so; eyes more.(Sports)

Byline: Associated Press

OMAHA, Neb. - Katie Hoff made it 2-for-2 at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials.

Showing no signs of tiring, the Baltimore teenager gutted out another grueling victory Monday night, rallying to win the 400-meter freestyle just 24 hours after she set a world record in the 400 individual medley.

Hoff became the first U.S. swimmer to lock up two races in Beijing, but there's no time to savor her accomplishment. She plans to compete in four more races before the week is out, pursuing an Olympic program just slightly less ambitious than the one Michael Phelps will attempt in hopes of knocking off Mark Spitz.

"The plan was …