The people of Wearside just love a contest with loads of fun added in and here’s the proof.
Are you pictured in one of these It’s A Knockout reminders from years gone by?
Take a look and see how many people you recognise.
1. Sliding back to 1979
It's A Knockout for Juniors at Seaburn showfield in 1979. Remember it? Photo: Sunderland Echo
2. Splashing good fun in 2005
Pupils from Plains Farm Primary, Grindon Broadway, Thorney Close and Hastings Hill were all involved in this water-based contest 15 year ago. Remember it? Photo: KB
3. Champions!
Proudly showing off their trophy are members and leaders from Ford and Hylton Playscheme who carried off the top prize in the Sunderland Carnival "It's a Knockout" in 1979. Photo: Sunderland Echo
4. In training for Jeux Sans Frontiere
Sunderland's team, pictured training here, were hoping for a knock our performance at the Washington "Jeux Sans Frontieres" in 1981. Photo: Sunderland Echo