A TEAM of gymnasts based in Durham leapt into action to support London's bid to host the 2012 Olympic Games.
The ten athletes from Deerness Valley Gymnastics Club were at Durham Cathedral to show off their acrobatic skills.
They performed a display of back flips, handstands and tumbles before adding their names to the famous five-ringed flag, which is touring the North-East.
Gymnast Mark Fyson, 22, said: "Hosting the Olympic Games here in 2012 will be a great opportunity for our country and out region. We fully support the bid.
"It would go a long way to helping us here in the North-East create a long-lasting legacy for future sporting stars."
Other sporting personalities who have signed include Steve Cram, Tanni Grey-Thompson and Stephen Miller.
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