Almeida dos Santos captures Mid-South Men’s Swimmer of the Week

10/19/2026 2:34:24 PM

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – After sweeping the butterfly events with a pair of NAIA provisional qualifying times, Cumberlands’ (Ky.) Gabriel Almeida dos Santos has been selected as the Mid-South Conference Men’s Swimmer of the Week, conference officials announced on Tuesday. 
 

Gabriel Almeida dos Santos – Cumberlands (Ky.) – So. – Sao Paulo, Brazil 

  • Almeida dos Santos captured three wins, including a pair of NAIA provisional cuts, in the Patriots’ dual meet against Lindsey Wilson. 

  • The sophomore opened the meet by winning the 200-yard butterfly in 1:51.90. 

  • He added a victory in the 100-yard butterfly with a time of 49.68, the fourth-fastest time in the NAIA this season. 

  • Almeida dos Santos was also part of Cumberlands’ winning 200-yard medley relay, which finished in 1:33.81. 

  • Almeida dos Santos earns his first 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 

Oct. 6 

Karl von Thun – Cumberlands (Ky.) 

Oct. 13 

Caique Maia – Midway 

Oct. 20 

Gabriel Almeida dos Santos – Cumberlands (Ky.)