Personal
- Parents are T. Daniel and Deborah Hofstedt
- Siblings are Angela and Bonnie
- Born in Dublin, Ireland
Before BYU
- All-American in the 100 and 200 free races
- Was a part of the 400 free relay team that took first place at the National High School Championships
- High school best times: 100 free (46.74) and 200 free (1:41.82)