BUDAPEST, Hungary – Indiana University diver Michael Hixon continued his strong showing at the 2017 FINA World Championships on Saturday in Budapest, Hungary, placing sixth in the 3-meter synchro dive with partner Sam Dorman.
The team of Hixon and Dorman placed sixth in the world in the event on Saturday with a score of 409.05. The duo won the silver medal in the event last year at the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics. In the prelims, Hixon and Dorman qualified third overall with a total of 410.10
Hixon, who is diving in three events for Team USA under IU head coach Drew Johansen at the World Championships this week, will be in the 1-meter final on Sunday.