LIAM Armstrong was the only medal winner for Wear Valley ASC at the North-East Counties ASA Kelloggs Frosties age group championship gala at Sheffield, claiming two bronzes.

Armstrong was third in the boys' 14 years 1500 metres freestyle behind John Bates (Kingston-upon-hull) and Shaun Turton (Borough of Kirklees), pacing himself well throughout this gruelling event.

Armstrong then came third in the 100 freestyle behind John Bates (Kingston- upon-Hull) and Tom Southam (York City).

With Yorkshire lads taking gold and silver in both, Armstrong can console himself with the fact that he was the fastest swimmer from Northumberland and Durham in the two events.

Seven other Wear Valley swimmers made finals, the closest to a medal being Robert Irwin with fourth place in the boys' 12 years 200 individual medley.

Other Wear Valley finalists were James Greenaway, Philip Cater, Laura Brock, Olivia Hope, Scott Hathaway, and Rebecca Golightly.

Wear Valley placings: Boys: 12 yrs., R Irwin 200 IM (4), S Hathaway 200 IM (6), 400 free (5); 14 yrs., J Greenaway 400 IM (8), P Carter 100 bk (8), 200 bk (6), 200 IM (7), L Armstrong 1500 free (3), 100 free (3). Girls: 12 yrs., O Hope 100 bst (7), R Golightly 100 bk (7); 13 yrs., L Brock 400 IM (8), 800 free (7).