GK Announces New adidas® Shawn Johnson Signature Collection of Gymnastics Leotards

November 2008 – (Reading, PA) GK Elite Sportswear, L.P., in cooperation with adidas® USA, is excited to announce its new Shawn Johnson Signature Leotard Collection. This new gymnastics line was developed with direction from the Olympic Champion and features four new leotards and includes two matching gymnastics shorts. Styles are adorned with Shawn’s signature as well as the peace and heart graphics and Shawn’s initials.

"When I was told about the 'one world, one dream' motto at the Olympics, I wanted to continue that theme by incorporating my favorite symbol, the peace sign, into the line,” stated Olympic Champion Shawn Johnson. “My new collection has been so much fun to make with GK and now I'm excited I can share it with all of you.”

Shawn Johnson captured the hearts of America and the world last summer at the Olympic games in Beijing. She won 4 medals for Team USA, including Gold on Balance Beam and Silver for the All Around Competition, Team Competition and on Floor Exercise.

GK is the world’s leading supplier of gymnastics apparel and is recognized around the world for superior variety, quality, fit and service. GK is proud to have been chosen by adidas® to manufacture the US National Team Competitive apparel for USA Gymnastics since 2000 and is the sole producer of adidas® brand gymnastics apparel in the USA. Based in Reading, Pennsylvania, Elite Sportswear, L.P., the company behind the GK brand, continues its commitment to American-made quality and continuous innovation in designs for Gymnastics, Cheerleading, Dance, and Drill Team apparel. For more information about GK Elite visit http://www.gk-elitesportswear.com or contact Kellly Christman at 610-921-1469.

For more information on Shawn Johnson visit http://www.shawnjohnson.net or contact her through Sheryl Shade, c/o Shade Global Inc, sshade@shadeglobal.com or at (212) 307-5128.