The Miami Hurricanes swimming and diving team won its third head-to-head event this weekend in Blacksburg, Virginia at the Christiansburg Aquatic Center. This four-team meet hosted by Virginia Tech provided Miami with a win over UNC-Wilmington with a score of 208-88; however, the Canes came close to topping Georgia Tech, only missing them by three…
The Miami Hurricanes swimming and diving team enjoyed the first victory of the season Saturday afternoon. The Canes bested Illinois State at home 164 to 135. The win was a breath of fresh air after a tough loss in their last dual meet away versus Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU). Not only was the meet…
Miami’s women’s swimming and diving team was defeated for the second consecutive year Saturday against Florida Gulf Coast University. The team lost 194-104, despite strong showings from some younger swimmers and divers. Sophomore Cameron Davis was once again a top contributor, as she also racked up points for the team in its first two competitions…
Miami swimming and diving stayed consistent last weekend, once again finishing in sixth place in the 18-event Southern Methodist University (SMU) classic after LSU, University of Louisiana, SMU, USC and NC State. Despite the last place finish, the team showed improvement in the competitive two-day meet, scoring 218 points overall compared to last year’s 176…
The swimming and diving team are welcoming six talented newcomers to its squad this season, plunging the freshmen not only straight into life in Miami, but also straight into the pool. The team will kick off its season Friday at the University of Florida’s Pinch-A-Penny All-Florida Invitational. The weekend invitational will be held from Oct….
[imagebrowser id=22] [fresh_divider style=”solid”] When he’s in the classroom, junior Sam Dorman focuses on solving engineering problems. But when Dorman is flying off the end of a springboard, his mind is fixed on a clean landing. Dorman, 22, a mechanical engineering major, finished first in three events at the AT&T National Diving Championships in August….
[imagebrowser id=15] [fresh_divider style=”solid”] Miami had several teams in action this past weekend. Here is a recap of the Canes’ many strong performances. Tennis The women’s tennis team had a productive weekend as host of the University of Miami Invite. They kicked things off with 13 wins on Friday, highlighted by Stephanie Wagner and Brittany…
Friends are asking Sam Dorman the standard catch-up question: “How was your summer?” But his answer is atypical. He gets to tell them about his unstoppable run to three national titles. Dorman, a redshirt junior from Tempe, Ariz., has returned to Miami from the National Diving Championships, where he won individual titles in the 1-meter…
University of Miami swimming and diving team completes against Florida Gulf Coast Saturday, October 1. On Sunday they also had a meet against Florida State. Zach Beeker//TheMiami Hurricane
One of the most prolific diving careers in University of Miami history went out on a high note on Saturday night. Senior Brittany Viola came away with the diving NCAA National Championship on the 10-meter platforms during the Swimming & Diving Championships at the University of Texas. The award is the second in her career; the first having come in 2008, also in the 10-meter platforms. She shared some of her experiences with The Miami Hurricane.
All the swim team wants is some praise and attention.
Brittany Viola may seem superhuman when she’s fearlessly diving from a 10-meter platform, but after the pool closes and the stands are empty, this University of Miami junior is busy being your average college student.