Team GB gymnast Jake Jarman who trains at Huntingdon Gymnastics Club will be switching on this year's Huntingdon Christmas Lights in the market square.

Jake, who has competed internationally for England and Great Britain, will be switching on the lights on Friday, November 25, at 6.30pm.

At only 20 years of age at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham this year, he became the first English male gymnast to win four gold medals at a single games.

A week later, Jake made history again by being the first senior male GB gymnast to win gold on vault at the European Championships in Munich.

He also took the bronze medal on the floor and all-round 8th place, helping GB men to take the team gold.

Jake is currently competing at the world gymnastics championships in Liverpool, where he recently helped Team GB secure a men's team bronze.

Huntingdon Town Council (HTC) said they welcome Jake to the annual Christmas Lights switch-on as a shining ambassador from the local community, "a beacon of inspiration showing what real determination and perseverance can achieve".

HTC welcome the town to join the event and celebrate Jake's incredible, record-breaking successes as he illuminates Huntingdon for the Festive period.

Paul Sweeney, Huntingdon First Town manager, said: “We’re so excited to welcome Jake to the Christmas Lights switch-on.

"His recent achievements, and at such a young age, is such a powerful message to our younger community here in Huntingdon.”

Executive Leader of Huntingdonshire District Council, Cllr Sarah Conboy, said: "Christmas lights being switched on is such an exciting time of year, and I am looking forward to what should be a fantastic night to usher in the Christmas spirit to our town with the help of one of Huntingdon’s very own international, golden stars in Jake.”

Mayor of Huntingdon, Cllr David Landon Cole, said: "I'm really excited that Huntingdon's own multi-gold medallist, Jake Jarman, is turning on our Christmas lights - hopefully, Santa will be able to get some top tips on vaulting over roaring log fires, shimmying along the tinsel, and delicately crossing the floor to drop presents off under the tree."