LOTTIE James was the star Abingdon Vale secured fifth place in the Oxfordshire & North Bucks County Championships.

Vale brought home eight gold, ten silver and eight bronze medals, with 18 of their swimmers reaching finals.

James, 13, delivered winning swims across all four strokes, in distances from 50 to 400 metres, She finished her county campaign with six golds, two silvers and one bronze.

In her first ever championships, Bethan Lillistone, 11, achieved an impressive six top-eight places.

Seb Rawes, 13, achieved two gold, two silver and a bronze medal.

In the competitive open category Lauren James, 16, qualified for five finals, while county debutants Joseph Bradshaw and Scott Yap bagged top eight placings and regional qualifications.