Hokie ClubClass: Sophomore
Hometown: Charlotte, N.C.
Skinner on Gomes: "Has great feel for the water and posseses great talent. Kaleigh will contribute in the sprint free events for the Hokies this season and throughout her career."
2007-08: Took 13th in the 50 free and 15th in the 100 butterfly to score her first career points at the ACC Championships ... Also took 26th in the 100 free while helping the 200 free relay team place fifth and the 400 free relay squad take sixth ... Had a strong performance at the Nike Cup with three top-10 individual finishes ... Placed seventh in the 50 free, eighth in the 100 fly and ninth in the 100 free ... Also helped the 200 free relay team finish third.
High School: Attended Providence H.S. and also swam for Mecklenburg Aquatic Club ... An All-American all four years ... Runner-up in the 100 free and 100 butterfly as a senior ... Set state record in the 100 free for the title as a junior ... Won the 100 free as a sophomore and freshman ... Also won the 100 breaststroke as a freshman.
Personal: Kaleigh Nicole Gomes was born on Nov. 12, 1988, in Charlotte, N.C. ... Daughter of Brian and Sandi Gomes ... Plans to major in health, nutrition, foods and exercise.
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