Andrew Capobianco Finishes Tenth In Men’s 3-Meter Springboard
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Athlete Bio#
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Height
5'9"
Age
33
Hometown
Tempe, AZ
Education
Marcos de Niza University of Miami
Quick Facts
- Son of Marla Dorman, a lab technician, and Paul Dorman, a P.E. teacher
- Has an older brother, Ben
- Began diving at the age of eight
- Favorite dive is 109C (front 4 1/2 somersault, tuck), although he broke his hand the first time he did the dive
- In between dives during competition, Sam likes to play blackjack or Angry Birds and listen to music (depending on his mood, either slower music or Reggaeton)
- His favorite divers are Joona Puhakka and Patrick Hausding
- When he's not diving, Sam enjoys spending time with his dog (Hank), fishing and going to the beach
- He doesn't like to watch other sports
- Graduated from Miami with a degree in mechanical engineering in 2015
Career Highlights
- 2018 World Cup team member
- 2014, 2016 World Cup team member
- Seven-time national champion (five synchronized 3-meter, one 3-meter, one 1-meter)
- 2015 NCAA champion (3-meter)
- 2013 World University Games team member
- National Team member: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Olympic Experience
- 1-time Olympian; 1-time Olympic medalist (1 silver)
- Olympic Games Rio de Janeiro 2016, silver (3m Springboard Synchro - Men)
World Championships Experience
- Most recent: 2017 – 6th (3m Springboard Synchro - Men)
- Years of participation: 3m Springboard Synchro - Men 2015, 2017
- Top finish: 6th – 2017 (3m Springboard Synchro - Men)
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