It is the first time that the event, due to be held at the O2, has been staged in London and is an important milestone on the build-up to the 2012 Olympics.

GK has also partnered with Universal Sports, who will supply live web coverage of the preliminary competitions and championships, limited broadcast television coverage throughout the United States and worldwide, and provide on-demand video replays on their website.

GK, who are based in Reading, Pennsylvania, have been chosen by Adidas to manufacture the US competitive leotards and apparel for USA Gymnastics since 2000 and is the sole producer of adidas