Rio heroes given warm Yorkshire welcome at Leeds homecoming parade

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The achievements of Yorkshire's Olympic and Paralympic athletes were recognised by large crowds in Leeds.

The Rio Heroes homecoming event saw athletes from across Yorkshire take a tour of the city centre in open-top buses ahead of a civic reception.

Organisers estimate around 30,000 people gathered to watch the parade.

Athletes taking part included triathletes Alistair and Jonny Brownlee, diver Jack Laugher and Paralympic champion Kadeena Cox.

The athletes described the event as an unbelievable experience.

Olympic rower Andrew Triggs-Hodge tweeted: "What a great day! In the county you love, sharing the sheer joy of a gold medal! Loving it!"