Dobriskey set to appear at Aviva Grand Prix in Gateshead

Posted: Tuesday 25th August 2009 | 16:57

LISA Dobriskey has joined the growing list of World Championship medallists who will compete at the Aviva British Grand Prix in Gateshead later this month.

LAP OF HONOUR: Lisa Dobriskey joins Jess Ennis as the latest British medallist to confirm appearance in Gateshead

Dobriskey claimed 1500m silver in Berlin to make amends for her disappointing fourth place finish at the Olympic Games in Beijing.

The 25-year-old competed in Gateshead on her return from China and revealed she is looking forward to returning.

"I like competing at Gateshead and last year they let me do a lap of honour there," said Dobriskey.

"The Gateshead fans can expect a really interesting 1500m."

Dobriskey is the latest medal winner to confirm her attendance at the Gateshead International Stadium, following heptathlon gold medallist Jess Ennis' decision to compete over the 100m hurdles.

And the star-studded line-up will also include 110m hurdles world champion Ryan Brathwaite of Barbados, Jamaica's world and Olympic 400m hurdles champion Melanie Walker and American long jump champion Dwight Phillips.