Paul Smith, a record-setting member of the men's swimming program, is a 1993 College of Business Administration graduate. Over his Fordham career, Smith set three individual records which have stood for over 15 years. In 1992, he clocked Fordham marks in the 500 freestyle (4:31.35), 1000 freestyle (9:21.80) and 1650 freestyle (15:32.76), with all three records still standing today. His 15:32.76 time in the 1650 freestyle at the 1992 Patriot League Championship set a league record which also still stands today.
 
Smith won the 1650 freestyle at the 1991 and 1992 Patriot League championships as well as winning the 500 freestyle at the 1992 Patriot League championships. He helped the 1991-92 team go undefeated and win the Patriot League title.
 
Smith was also a member of the 1992 school record-setting 800 freestyle relay team, a record which stood until 2000.
 
In 2001, Smith was named to the Patriot League's All-Decade Team for men's swimming.