William Carey University

Miguel Leal is from Brazil and comes from a small town in the state of Paraíba (João Pessoa). During the 2024-2025 season, he obtained 3 personal bests. In 2024, he participated in the Pacific Swimming Cup (South American), obtaining a time of 1:59.97 in the 200-meter freestyle. In 2025, he participated in the Sergio Silva Tournament (Northeast Region Championship), obtaining a time of 16:32.41 in the 1500-meter freestyle.

In May, he participated in the Brazilian Category Swimming Championship, obtaining a time of 4:08.06 in the 400-meter freestyle. In July, he participated in the Milton Meideiros (Championship between the North and Northeast states), obtaining the trophy for the athlete with the best score in the junior category.

2025-26: He earned All-American honors in the 500-yard freestyle and recorded the third-fastest time in the NAIA for the 1650-yard freestyle. At the SUN Conference Championships, he secured two A Final appearances, one B Final appearance, and helped his team achieve a third-place finish in the 800-yard freestyle relay. His standout season continued at the NAIA National Championships, where he qualified for the A Final in the 500-yard freestyle and achieved a personal record. He concluded an exceptional debut season by being named his team's Freshman of the Year.