THE indomitable character of 91-year-old Darlington golfer Greta Whitfield saw her claim the npower Spirit of Sport award at The Nortern Echo's Local Heroes presentation night.
This year Greta won the past lady captain's competition at Blackwell Grange Golf Club and crowned the year with her honour at what has become known as the Oscars of grassroots sport.
Teenager Laura Whitfield, 13, of Sunderland, was the star of the awards, crowned Local Hero of 2003. Despite a condition called Achondroplasia, which restricts growth, Laura is a champ in the swimming pool.
Five hundred people attended the awards night, co-sponsored by Orange, at The Tall Trees at Yarm last Thursday. A full report with pictures of the winners will be publishged in Local Heroes, free with The Northern Echo tomorrow.
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