Here's the Saltwell team entering the stadium for the CGU Junior Games.
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Here's the Saltwell team entering the stadium for the CGU Junior Games. Credit: Allsport UK /Allsport | Getty Images

They'll be all grown up now! The day these Tyneside kids competed in the 1999 CGU Games

What a day that must have been for these thrilled Tyneside youngsters.

It was 26 years ago when keen young competitors took part in the CGU Games.

The big day happened at Gateshead Stadium and it included a grand parade, medal ceremonies and lots of races.

These 13 memories come to us courtesy of the fantastic Getty Images archives and we thank them for a fantastic gallery.

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