Bowling Green, KY – Patriots freshman Karl von Thun made an immediate mark for Cumberlands, collecting a pair of wins and earning Mid-South Conference Men's Swimmer of the Week, conference officials announced Monday. 

The freshman won both of his individual events against NCAA D2 Carson Newman. Von Thun pulled away from the field to win the 200 fly clocking a winning time of 1:49.79. That time is the fastest time in the NAIA so far this season and the seventh fastest time in program history.

Von Thun followed that up by winning the 500 free, clocking a time of 4:36.53.  That marks ranks sixth in program history and is third in the NAIA this season.

In addition to his individual success, von Thun also competed on multiple relays, including UC's 400 free relay, where he split a 46.04 to anchor the relay.

Cumberlands will return to action on Saturday, October 17th, when they host Lindsey Wilson.  The meet is slated to begin at 11 a.m.

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