University of Miami diving alum Sam Dorman will trade in orange and green for red, white and blue as he represents Team USA at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
Dorman, along with synchronized 3-meter partner Michael Hixon, clinched the U.S. bid in the event Wednesday night with a first-place finish at U.S. Olympic Trials at the IU Natatorium on the IUPUI campus.
Competing together for the first time, Dorman and Hixon posted a first-place score of 1308.36 points. In a heated battle throughout the finals with reigning Olympic bronze medalists Troy Dumais and Kristian Ipsen, it was Dorman and Hixon – partners for just over one month’s time – who emerged victorious.
“Sam is absolutely at the top of his game,” Miami head diving coach Randy Ableman said ahead of Wednesday’s synchro 3-meter finals. “He’s in perfect shape. He’s doing the hardest dives in the world, and doing them spectacularly. It’s very gratifying to be a part of that development, and to see a kid achieve so many of his goals and dreams.”
Dorman is the 12th Hurricane to qualify for the Olympics under the tutelage of Ableman, who just finished his 23rd year at the helm in Coral Gables.
Dorman and Hixon were already among the nation’s best 3-meter divers, but with such limited time together as a synchro team, Dorman said the key was learning how his new partner handled a competition environment.
“I think when we started off, we realized there needed to be a lot of communication and a sense of how we compete and not just how to be synched up. We had to talk to each other and say, ‘Hey, how do you do in meets? How do you work? Do you need to be hyped up? What makes you get all nervous and worked up? How can we both work with each other so we can keep each other’s heads level?’ I think that was the most important part of us doing synchro,” Dorman said.
2016 will mark the second straight Olympics where a Miami Hurricane diver will represent Team USA; Brittany Viola competed in the platform event at the 2012 Olympics in London.
Dorman and Hixon entered the final round with a lead of 56.52 points over Dumais and Ipsen, a margin that gave them the cushion they needed to secure their trip to Brazil. They won with a score 47.97 points ahead of Dumais and Ipsen’s 1,260.39.
Dorman, 24, is a four-time national team member who has won four synchronized three-meter national titles, most recently with Ipsen at the 2015 winter nationals.
The NCAA three-meter national champion as a senior at Miami, Dorman received a degree in mechanical engineering in 2015. In the past two years he has partnered with some of USA Diving’s elite in synchro competition, including David Boudia, Dumais and Ipsen.
where is every one?
Posted by: Harry Miller | June 27, 2016 at 11:09 PM
I killed Canespace.... didn't you hear??
Posted by: raizecane | June 27, 2016 at 11:22 PM
Soup, appreciate this article and the way you respect the other sports at our alma mater.
Football is number 1 in all our hearts, but we have pride in all our sports and appreciate all the hard-working student athletes at the U.
Posted by: Lurker | June 27, 2016 at 11:31 PM
Soup, appreciate this article and the way you respect the other sports at our alma mater.
Football is number 1 in all our hearts, but we have pride in all our sports and appreciate all the hard-working student athletes at the U.
Posted by: Lur-ker | June 27, 2016 at 11:33 PM
Football is number 1 in all our hearts, but we have pride in all our sports and appreciate all the hard-working student athletes at the U.
Well put my friend; I am a football maniac, but i want all of our kids to play and win. They do a great job and work hard.
Very well rounded athletic school......now if we can get the football back on top, we will be very well rounded. Football has been the Achilles heel....under all 3 coaches....so far from our heritage....kind of an embarrassment really....but I think CMR has the ability to change the guard so to speak......look forward to it!!!!!!!!
Posted by: VA Cane | June 28, 2016 at 01:47 AM
I am probably the oldest Hurricane fan on this blog and I believe I will get to see Miami be great again under CMR.
Posted by: Harry Miller | June 28, 2016 at 02:32 AM
I'd say you have a ways to top Fran in Dubary
Posted by: Old Skool | June 28, 2016 at 05:53 AM
Or Mary Lou Alumni
Posted by: Old Skool | June 28, 2016 at 05:54 AM
Old Skool on TOP of his game!
Posted by: SOUP | June 28, 2016 at 08:29 AM
Had the privilege of hearing Pat Summit speak in person several years ago.
What an amazing woman, ferocious winner and incredible competitor she was.
Listening to her speak about having to lock herself in her room for a day or two with no outside contact just to get over not winning a national championship after any season was unbelievable to listen to.
Big loss for sports today.
Posted by: Mr. Moneymaker | June 28, 2016 at 08:32 AM
The season can't start soon enough!
https://www.yahoo.com/sports/video/mark-richt-looks-return-hurricane-132835850.html
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | June 28, 2016 at 09:14 AM
RIP Pat Summitt.
Posted by: CaneRock | June 28, 2016 at 09:20 AM
Wow, what a sad week....
RIP Jerome Brown
RIP Buddy Ryan
RIP Pat Summitt
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | June 28, 2016 at 09:50 AM
Damn, didn't know that Buddy Ryan passed away also. His 46 D was no joke, particularly the 85' Bears...well, until that one night in Miami when Marino carved em' up!
Posted by: CaneRock | June 28, 2016 at 10:50 AM
my neighbors across the street in Debary had a terrible weekend. Her husband is dying from un diagnosed cancer ( he is 100% disabled army vet). The hospital told her to get a hospice or nursing home for Tom right away , they want him out as soon as possible. The same afternoon she received a message to call her nephew in West Virginia. His message was,lightning struck their farm house and it burned to the ground.I saw the pictures, they made me cry.
Fran in Debary
born 3/1/1939
Posted by: fran | June 28, 2016 at 11:04 AM
What a rough day. Pat Summit; great coach and person, loved to win hated to lose.Buddy Ryan....great coach, his 46 has been my base since the 80s. I was very fortunate to meet him at a clinic......he was a great teacher re 46....that was my into and I still use it often today. teaching my new HS kids about it this summer. Its a lot to learn and there is a scheme..it is great if you can run it know it teach it;. Very intimidating D.
Get them CMR....we need to be relevant again!!!!!!
Posted by: VA Cane | June 28, 2016 at 11:42 AM
What's the latest on the car situation? is it just the linebacker and AQM that are being investigated, or is it numerous UM players like the Herald mentioned?
Posted by: TonyCane | June 28, 2016 at 01:09 PM
http://miamiherald.typepad.com/sports-buzz/2016/06/whiteside-others-to-test-rileys-success-getting-players-to-sign-for-less-um-fallout-dolphins.html
I could be wrong but this makes it seem as if more than two players were investigated
Posted by: TonyCane | June 28, 2016 at 01:13 PM
Canes land 2017 Punter Zach Feagles, son of Cane great Jeff Feagles
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | June 28, 2016 at 03:24 PM
#KickTheBall!
Posted by: 58 Straight | June 28, 2016 at 03:43 PM
Soup and KYCANE did U All get my email from last week about the hotel arrangements this Fall.
Posted by: Tsully76 | June 28, 2016 at 03:49 PM
Fran You got me By 3 1/2 yrs. 9/30/42 love to meet you someday. Went to my first gam at orange Bowl in 1948. Been a fan ever sense.
Posted by: Harry Miller | June 28, 2016 at 04:49 PM
Harry...here U go, "Fran The Man" with his lovely wife Jeanne, top photo:
http://canespace.typepad.com/canespace/2009/10/love-hurts.html
Posted by: 58 Straight | June 28, 2016 at 05:09 PM
Man I love looking at the Canespace archives!
So many memories...
Posted by: 58 Straight | June 28, 2016 at 05:10 PM
Great stuff keep the archives Coming Soup
Posted by: Tsully76 | June 28, 2016 at 05:25 PM
Canes brothers hello. ..
Mark here...from Turkey. ..bombing and shooting at Istanbul airport. ..
We fly out on 6/30.
I plan on returning safely with my family.
We are safe but, please say some prayers for those who have lost loved ones and are injured by this asshole.
We have been here a couple weeks and experienced nothing but friendly beautiful people and country.
God bless you and Go Canes!
Posted by: Mark from Atlanta | June 28, 2016 at 05:28 PM
58 thank you for that it was assume. Over 40 yrs.' that is so great I know what that is like I lost my wife after being together for 50 in 2009 a few days before Christmas.
Most people thought we were newly weds when the met us. I would really like to meet you someday, I have been promising 58 I coming down, but something always happens. It 's a long way from the Bay area to Miami. Again things are going better now. I am going to make up for it and come a couple times this year. I promise. Really
Posted by: Harry Miller | June 28, 2016 at 06:13 PM
Again, be safe Mark.
Can't believe this world is becoming what it is as our once great country sits idly by, unable to even agree on what to call the evil destroying it.
Posted by: Mr. Moneymaker | June 28, 2016 at 07:02 PM
wow....have not seen moneycane in ages. Good seeing his pic again.
Posted by: raizecane | June 28, 2016 at 07:03 PM
Fran - did your neighbor check with the local VA hospital? As a 100% disable VET, her husband should get priority at the VA hospital.
Posted by: MDCane | June 28, 2016 at 09:56 PM
DB Trajan Bandy is a silent commit to UM
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | June 29, 2016 at 12:10 PM
I hope that Durant is a silent commitment to the Heat
Posted by: TonyCane | June 29, 2016 at 12:34 PM
He's not, Tony. My sources are all over that one. LOL
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | June 29, 2016 at 12:48 PM
Lur-ker | June 27, 2016 at 11:33 PM
+1
Great job Soup!
F'the Turds!
GO CANES!!!
Posted by: Keoki | June 29, 2016 at 01:07 PM
Dylan Moses sets His visit for FSU vs Miami. Great nab if Richt can pull it off.
Posted by: CaneRock | June 29, 2016 at 02:07 PM
Dylan Moses sets His visit for FSU vs Miami. Great nab if Richt can pull it off.
Posted by: CaneRock | June 29, 2016 at 02:07 PM
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Most likely won't take this trip. Canes staff thinks he's not serious about them and didn't even know he set it....
Posted by: Ohio_Cane | June 29, 2016 at 03:09 PM
Judge frustrated with State Attorney's Office in Walton case
"Who's in charge of this investigation?"
Those were the words of Judge Fred Seraphin Wednesday morning after he asked the State Attorney's Office why they were still not ready to proceed with Mark Walton's trial.
http://slaterscoops.com/news/2016/6/29/judge-frustrated-with-state-attorneys-office-in-walton-case
Posted by: 30CINCO | June 29, 2016 at 04:34 PM
Remember all the people calling the kid names... now they have no findings hmmm
12%
Posted by: RCCF | June 29, 2016 at 05:16 PM
^^^^he still an idiot for putting himself in that situation. Walton knew his license was suspended, so why even take a chance?
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | June 29, 2016 at 06:24 PM
Yea nobody drives without a license smh
Posted by: RCCF | June 29, 2016 at 08:48 PM
^^^^it's different driving without your license than driving on an suspended.
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | June 29, 2016 at 11:28 PM
Life happens but it doesn't make the kid an idiot.
Posted by: RCCF | June 29, 2016 at 11:52 PM
Team Nutritionist Kyle Bellamy Is Changing The Culture At Miami
http://miami.247sports.com/Article/Team-Nutritionist-Kyle-Bellamy-Is-Changing-The-Culture-At-Miami--46036844
Posted by: 30CINCO | June 30, 2016 at 08:18 AM
Miami Hurricanes 2016 Position Preview: Linebackers
http://www.stateoftheu.com/2016/6/27/12035912/miami-hurricanes-2016-position-preview-linebackers
Posted by: 30CINCO | June 30, 2016 at 08:24 AM