Rio 2016: The North East Olympians
The 2016 Olympic Games in Rio
Gymnast Amy Tinkler given a 'champion' welcome home on open top bus tour
Hundreds braved the weather to welcome County Durham gymnast Amy Tinkler home as she travelled through Spennymoor and Bishop Auckland on an open top bus (SAT 3rd)
The teenager became only the second British woman in history to win a gymmnastics Olympic medal, after her performance on the floor in Rio this summer.
The 16 year old was joined by members of South Durham Gymnastics club for the celebrations.
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Special report: Stephen Miller
It's an incredible sixth Games for one of Great Britain's most successful Paralympians, and one of our region's true sporting heroes.
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Amy Tinkler returns to Olympic hero's welcome
The 16-year-old became the second woman in British History to win an Olympic medal in gymnastics.
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Coach 'super-proud' of gymnast Amy Tinkler
Team GB's youngest athlete, Amy Tinkler, produced the "routine of her life" to win a medal at the Rio Games, her proud coach has said.