Peterborough Swim Club Makes a Splash at Huronia Region Short Course Championships
/The Peterborough Swim Club delivered high-ranking performances at the 2026 Huronia Region Short Course Championships in Orangeville from Feb. 5 to 8, showcasing depth, determination and competitive excellence against the region’s top programs.
photo courtesy of the peterborough swim club.
The championship meet featured approximately 500 qualified swimmers representing 10 clubs from across the Huronia Region. Peterborough Swim Club was represented by 46 athletes qualifying and competing over the course of the multi-day event.
At the conclusion of competition, the club secured a strong fourth place overall finish in team points.
Individually, several Peterborough swimmers achieved notable success. Benjamin Korkus captured the Individual High Point Award for the 10 Years and Under Male age group, and Sebastian Matamoros added his name to the club record books by setting a new Peterborough Swim Club record in the Men’s 11 to 12 age category for the short course 50-metre butterfly, posting a time of 32.25 seconds.
Across all events, Peterborough swimmers amassed total of 51 medals, including 9 gold, 25 silver and 17 bronze.
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