York City Baths Club swimmers struck a seam of medals in the north of England biathlon and triathlon championships.

Lauren Mason's running ability put her second after the 1,000 metres run and a third place in the swim gave her a superb silver medal overall in the 13-14 age group.

In the same section Joanna Feasby won the fastest swim award with a time of one minute and 5.9 seconds for the 100 metres' distance. She finished a creditable fourth overall in the biathlon.

She also competed in her first triathlon and after a nervous shoot finished sixth overall.

Victoria Graves was tenth in the 11-12 age group.

In the boys' 11-12 age group Philip Graves produced a great run to win the fastest run award and registered second place overall on points in the biathlon to seize the silver medal.

Updated: 12:59 Tuesday, June 26, 2001