Nova Southeastern University Athletics

SWIM CLUB/PERSONAL BESTS

AWARDS/HONORS
NCAA Team National Champion (2026)

2025-2026 SEASON
Esparza ended the season as a three-time individual national champion after being a part of Nova Southeastern's 200 Free, 400 Free and 200 Medley Relay teams. As well as being a part of her fourth consecutive NCAA Team National Championship. Esparza was a five-time All-American making the final pool in two individual events as well as her three relay championships. She placed 9th in the 50 Free and 11th in the B Final of the 100 Free. She was also a three-time SSC Champion coming in first in the same three relays that went on to win the national championships. 

2025-2026 SEASON
Elena Fonseca (sic Leiro) competed in five events in her first season in Shark Infested Waters. Most notably she competed in six events at the Sunshine State Conference Championships in Ocala, Fla.

HIGH SCHOOL
Attended and swam at Obridge Academy.

PERSONAL
Daughter of Eduardo and Paula Leiro... says that qualifying for the finals in her age group at Nationals in Brazil is her most memorable athletic achievement... is majoring in Interdisciplinary Studies... likes the welcoming and home-like atmosphere the most about NSU... names her mom as the most influential person in her life.