Northumberland and Durham will make an immediate return to Division 1 after storming to victory in Division 2 at the 2026 Swim England National County Team Championships at Ponds Forge, Sheffield.
It was a fantastic team effort across the individual and relay events, with every swimmer contributing to a memorable result.
The wider Northumberland and Durham team at Ponds Forge.
Congratulations to Alice, Ben and Laila
A special congratulations to D&G swimmers Alice, Ben and Laila, who formed part of the victorious Northumberland and Durham team. Everyone at Derwentside & Gateshead Swim Team is proud of you and your contribution to the county’s success.
Thank you to the support team
Thank you to the N&D coaches, officials and team managers for their support throughout the championships. Our thanks also go to D&G’s Darren Maxwell and Graham Robinson for volunteering on the Field of Play.
Congratulations to everyone involved in a fantastic county team victory and a return to Division 1.