BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A record breaking performances leads to Cumberlands’ (Ky.) Alexander Poulsen being named the Mid-South Conference Men’s Swimmer of the Week, conference officials announced on Monday.

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Alexander Poulsen – Cumberlands (Ky.) – Fr. – Birkerød, Denmark

• Poulsen notched six wins, six pool records, and three school records in the dual meet against DePauw.
• The freshman opened the meet clocking a 19.94 to win the 50 free and break the school record.
• Poulsen also broke the 100 yard free pool record as he clocked a 44.49 to win the event.
• He was part of UC’s 200 free relay (1:21.43) and 400 free relay (2:59.07) that broke the school and pool records.  Additionally, Poulsen also competed on both of the Patriots medley relays that broke school records. 
• The freshman holds the top 50 free time in the NAIA, while Cumberlands is ranked first or second in all four relays.
• Poulsen earns his second swimmer of the week honor of the season and of his career.

 

Date	Men’s Swimmer of the Week - School
Sept. 29	Sergio Ybarra – Lindsey Wilson (Ky.)
Oct. 6	Luis Castro – Campbellsville (Ky.)
Oct. 13	Aidan Crutchfield – Cumberlands (Ky.)
Oct. 20	Alexander Poulsen – Cumberlands (Ky.)
Oct. 27	Robert Gibson – Shawnee State (Ohio)
Nov. 3	Alexander Poulsen – Cumberlands (Ky.)