Whitlock, who has already taken the English and British all around titles as well as three European medals this year, will be joined in the Belgian city by his fellow London 2012 men's all around team bronze medallists, Daniel Purvis, Sam Oldham and Kristian Thomas.

This year's European pommel horse champion Daniel Keatings, who won silver in the all around competition at the 2009 World Championships, and Ashley Watson, winner of five medals at the 2013 English and British Championships, complete the men's line up for the event.

"An individual World Championships gives an indication as to the progress of gymnasts from the top nations and the improvements made in the new cycle," men's head coach Eddie Van Hoof said.

"For the British boys it gives a chance to show upgraded routines and the opportunity for individual gymnasts to shine.

"We hope to build on the success of the European Championships and demonstrate the great depth we have in our squad."

Ruby Harrold reached the all around, bars and beam finals at the
2013 European Championships


European all around, bars and beam finalist Ruby Harrold features on the British women's team for the World Championships, where she will compete alongside fellow 2013 European bars finalist and Beijing 2008 Olympian Becky Downie.

Another Beijing 2008 competitor Hannah Whelan, who is a double European bronze medallist from 2012, and Rebecca Tunney - both are London 2012 Olympians - complete the women's squad.

"As these are the first World Championships of the new Olympic cycle it gives all nations the chance to assess the current situation and see what will be required going forward," Amanda Reddin, women's head coach, said.

"The team we have selected has great experience with three Olympians in Hannah Whelan, Rebecca Tunney and Rebecca Downie who are joined by Ruby Harrold who made three finals at this year's European Championship.

"The aims for the championships are to compete good quality routines working towards qualification for finals and putting a marker down for the rest of the cycle."

The 2013 Artistic Gymnastics World Championships will run from September 30 to October 6.

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