Youngster Ben Barber played a key role in Yorkshire's biathlon success in the national championships.

The 11-year-old Copmanthorpe School pupil was a member of the three-strong team which came back with the winners' trophy.

Ben, of Herdsman Drive, Copmanthorpe, is a member of York City Baths Club, Nestl Rowntree Athletics Club and White Rose Triathletes.

Updated: 11:11 Wednesday, May 24, 2006