The 2025-26 Truro Centurions pictured at the Rath Eastlink Community Centre pool. This season, the team was comprised of around 75 swimmers, including athletes in the pre-competitive program. Photo by Johanna Matthews /Truro NewsArticle contentTRURO – After finishing their final meets in July, the Truro Centurions have completed another swim season.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentIt was a successful year for the competitive team on many levels, from breaking records to personal growth and development.Article contentArticle contentThe club recorded 1,269 personal best swims this season, from its Nova Tech program all the way through to its top age programArticle contentGenerally, swimmers competed in anywhere between six to 13 competitions, as far away as Montreal and Newfoundland. A total of 52 club records were broken this season.Article contentArticle content“That is an indication that our club is thriving and growing,” said head coach Meghan Todd, “and this generation of swimmers is putting their names in the record books.”Article contentAria Wood, 14, set two club records while attending the recent East Coast championships in St. John’s, N.L.Article contentShe now holds the record for the long course 1,500-metre freestyle event in her age category. The young swimmer also broke the club’s 800-metre freestyle record in her age category. The previous club record for this event was achieved in 1987.Article contentWood spoke it was a good season for her.Article content“The most rewarding part was probably working to reach my goals, and (achieving) the goals. That was great,” said Wood.Article content“And probably medaling at East Coast, because I’ve never done that before.”Article contentPROVINCIAL RECORDSArticle contentKai Todd broke 11 provincial records this season in his age category.Article contentIn the short course pool, the 12-year-old broke records in the 200-metre freestyle, 800-metre freestyle, 50-metre backstroke, 100-metre backstroke, and 200-metre backstroke.Article contentArticle contentIn the long course pool, he broke records in the 50-metre freestyle, 200-metre freestyle, 800-metre freestyle, 50-metre backstroke, 100-metre backstroke, and 200-metre backstroke.Article content“There’s been so many great things,” Kai said about this swimming season.Article content Truro Centurions Kai Todd, left, and Aria Wood enjoyed a highly successful swimming season this year along with many of their teammates. Photo by Aidan Rawding /Truro NewsArticle content“My first provincial record was in December, and it was at this pool,” he said, referring to the Rath Eastlink Community Centre, “so that was … pretty crazy. And then, I wasn’t expecting to get any more this season, and I’ve gotten like, 10 more.”Article contentMany of the records were achieved recently in Montreal, where the swimmer qualified to compete in the Grand Prix du Québec.Article contentHe secured a spot on the podium twice during the international outdoor swimming competition, winning bronze in the 13 and under 50-metre backstroke, and silver in the 100-metre backstroke.Article contentKai also achieved many club records throughout the season in his age category.Article content“I think it’s a sign that swimmers are loving what they’re doing,” said Meghan, when asked what it means to see swimmers break records in the pool.
Another season in the books for the Truro Centurions
