Two current and one pro Indiana University diver earned spots on Team USA for the FINA World Cup in China next month at the USA Diving Senior National Championships at SMU’s Robson & Lindley Aquatics Center in Dallas.
In the men’s 3-meter springboard, Andrew Capobianco won gold, taking home the title in the event with a score of 446.90 points. Taking the silver was pro Hoosier diver Michael Hixon, who took runner-up honors with a total of 444.55 points. By finishing in the top-two, both earned World Cup spots in the 3-meter for Team USA.
In the final, the duo battled back-and-forth for the national title until the fifth round, with Hixon leading by 9.8 points. Capobianco’s reverse 1 ½ somersaults with 3 ½ twists scored 89.25 points and was the turning point of the finals.
Earlier in the week, Hixon also qualified for the World Cup in the synchronized men’s 3-meter with partner Sam Dorman.
Jessica Parratto also earned a place on Team USA, winning the national title in the synchronized women’s platform.
The 2018 FINA Diving World Cup in Wuhan, China will run from June 5-10.
