Ross Murray: "I nearly gave up one year before Olympics"
The Olympic 1500m runner Ross Murray, who trains with the Gateshead Harriers, told Pam Royle and Ian Payne he nearly became a holiday rep before he was selected for Team GB - but when he goes to Rio de Janeiro it will be as an athlete, not a tourist.
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