MSU Athletics Hall of Fame
Paul Le
Swimming, 2011-15
A three-time NCAA qualifier and four-time All-MAC first-team selection, Le became the program's first Division I All-American and first Bears' swimmer to score at the NCAA meet when he finished 15th in the 200 backstroke at the 2013 national meet. He led the Bears to the 2014 MAC title and runner-up finishes in 2013 and 2015 and was named MAC Senior of the Year in 2015. Le also competed in the 2012 US Olympic Trials where he finished 38th in the 100 backstroke. He completed his career with Mid-American Conference titles in four individual events and seven relays while setting five school records. At the time of his induction (2024), he still held program records in the 100 backstroke (46.73) 200 backstroke (1:41.62).
