A TEAM of young athletes from a Guisborough school have been crowned national biathlon champions in their age group.

Laurence Jackson Sports College's year seven team of Ralph Pearse, Callum Moffatt, Andrew Thomson and Thomas Julian emerged victorious after their run and swim at the national schools championships held at Bath recently.

The year nine team of Russell Best, Andrew Minter and Mark Julian picked up bronze medals, while the year eight team of Matthew Young, Tom McKay and Stephen Betterton finished fourth.

Russell Best also recorded the fastest run time of the day to round off a hugely successful championships for the Laurence Jackson contingent.