A number of the region's athletes made the trip to Salford Quays on Saturday for this years National Aquathlon Championships over a 750m swim and 5k run.
Of the five athletes who competed, all five came home with championship medals. They were:
Men:
- 45-49 years (3) Geoff Armstrong - Durham Tri Club
- 50-54 years (3) Stephen Thomas - Durham Tri Club
Women:
- 20-24 years (2) Lisa Tweddle - NE31 Tri Club
- 20-24 years (3) Vikki Frith - Durham Uni Tri Club
- 25-29 years (3) Emma Pearson - Alnwick Tri Club