More stars sign up for Birmingham

Olympic silver medallist David Payne will start as favourite in the hurdles

Olympic silver medal winning hurdler David Payne is one of six big names being added to the start list for next month's Aviva Grand Prix in Birmingham.

The American is joined by top sprinters Kim Collins and Carmelita Jeter who are both set to run in the 60m.

World indoor 800m silver medallist Mbulaeni Mulaudzi of South Africa is due to be at the National Indoor Arena.

And Bahamian triple jumper Leevan Sands and his high jumping compatriot Donald Thomas should also take part.

This latest raft of big names adds to a prestigious field that already includes Olympic champions Christine Ohuruogu, Tirunesh Dibaba, Pamela Jelimo and Natalya Dobrynska.

"To have so many medallists from recent major championships signed up already is hugely exciting for the meeting," said meeting director Ian Stewart.

"It's always a superb show, but I've got a feeling 2009 is going to be even better."

The Aviva Grand Prix takes place at the NIA on Saturday 21 February.