Hartlepool swimmer misses out on Olympic medal
Hartlepool swimmer Jemma Lowe has missed out on an Olympic medal in the Women's 200m Butterfly final. The 22-year-old finished 6th with a time of 2:08.60.
Luiyang Jiao of China won gold, Mireia Belmonte Garcia of Spain managed silver, while bronze was won by Japan's Natsumi Hoshi.
Alnwick athlete in 1500m final
Morpeth Harrier Laura Weightman is just hours from the most important race of her career.
Wallsend runner in 1500m semi's
North Tyneside runner Ross Murray has qualified for the semi-final of the Men's 1500m event. His former running club saw him race.
Hexham rower Matt Wells fails to bring home a medal
Hexham rower Matt Wells failed to retire from international sport with a medal after the Great Britain Quad sculls team finished fifth