Dorman Qualifies for World University Games

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Miami Hurricanes junior diver Samuel Dorman has qualified for the 2013 World University Games in the 1-meter springboard. Dorman scored 735.60 during Wednesday’s World Championship Trials in Tallahassee. The 2013 World University Games will be held July 5-13 in Kazan, Russia.

Dorman is one of four Hurricanes divers competing at this week’s trials. Senior Zac Nees, All-ACC diver Kara McCormack and All-ACC Academic diver Carrie Dragland are also at the trials.

Dorman and Nees will compete in Thursday’s 3-meter preliminary round, while McCormack competes in the 10-meter. Dragland was an unattached participant in the women’s 1-meter springboard Wednesday.

Dorman and Nees will team up for the synchronized 3-meter. The Miami duo was the highest-placing U.S. team at the U.S. Grand Prix last week in Ft. Lauderdale.

The 2013 USA Diving FINA World Championshiups and World University Games Trails continue through Monday, May 20, in Tallahassee. Live results are available at www.usadiving.com.