Wingate’s Natalia Dwojak and Artur Vilela de Queiroz are SAC Swimmers of the Week

Rock Hill, S.C.—-Wingate University senior Natalia Dwojak (Lublin, Poland) and freshman Artur Vilela de Queiroz (Belo Horizonte, Brazil) are this week’s South Atlantic Conference WePlayed Sports Swimmers of the Week, as chosen by the league’s company workplace. Dwojak is honored for the fourth time in her Wingate profession, whereas Vilela de Queiroz receives his first profession SOTW award.
 
Natalia Dwojak
SAC Swimmer of the Week
 
Natalia Dwojak gained two particular person occasions, main the Bulldogs to a 132-130 victory over Queens University of Charlotte within the Levine Center Friday, October 17. With the thrilling victory, the visiting Bulldogs collected their first twin meet triumph in opposition to the host Royals. Dwojak touched first within the 100 Breaststroke (1:03.80) and the 50 Freestyle (24.04). She earned two silver medals within the 200 Medley Relay (1:44.96) and the 200 Freestyle Relay (1:36.72).
 
Artur Vilela de Queiroz
SAC Swimmer of the Week
 
Artur Vilela de Queiroz gained three particular person occasions, main the Bulldogs to a 132-130 overcome Queens University of Charlotte within the Levine Center Friday, October 17. The visiting Bulldogs earned their second consecutive twin meet victory over the host Royals. Vilela de Queiroz earned gold medals within the 100 Breaststroke (55.45), the 200 Breaststroke (2:03.59) and the 200 Individual Medley (1:50.18). He earned a silver medal within the 200 Medley Relay (1:29.43).
 
What They Are Saying
Wingate head coach Kevin Hennessy
 
“It is great to see Artur and Natalia recognized by the South Atlantic Conference. They’re off to a great start to the season. Artur has made a big impact on our men’s team already, even as a freshman. Natalia’s presence as a senior and her ability to race in any situation has really come full circle. She has started this year very strong. Congratulations to both of them. WU WHAT? WU SWIM!”
 
On the Horizon for the Bulldogs
 
The top-10 Wingate groups return to the pool Friday, touring to Salisbury to face South Atlantic Conference foe Catawba. The first occasion is slated for a 4 p.m. begin (Bulldog followers, please observe the brand new beginning time).
 
Wingate University
 
Wingate University is a lab of difference-making that serves greater than 3,400 college students in North Carolina and gives 60 diploma pathways, together with 37 undergraduate majors, 10 pre-professional tracks and 5 dual-degree packages. Graduate college students select from seven grasp’s and 5 doctoral packages. The University is dwelling to the Cannon College of Arts and Sciences, the Levine College of Health Sciences, the Byrum School of Business, the Thayer School of Education and the School of Sport Sciences.
 
Founded in 1896, Wingate University is a frontrunner in healthcare training the place practically one in 5 undergraduate college students is getting ready to be a pharmacist, doctor assistant, bodily therapist, occupational therapist or nurse. Student-athletes on Wingate’s 30 groups compete in NCAA Division II and have introduced dwelling the SAC Echols Athletic Excellence Award the previous 17 instances it has been awarded. The University’s motto is “Faith, Knowledge, Service.” View present information and movies at www.wingate.edu.
 
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