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WCSN is the Exclusive Home of the IAAF World Championships in Athletics in Osaka, Japan
LOS ANGELES, CA - May 11, 2007 - World Championship Sports Network (WCSN), the premier destination for fans of Olympic and lifestyle sports, has partnered with the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) to deliver the most comprehensive season-long coverage of IAAF events and competitions from around the globe. Fans will be able to watch exclusive live and on-demand coverage of the six-month season for all outdoor track & field sports competitions online at www.wcsn.com as well as via WCSN's 24/7 television channel including the biggest event of the year, the IAAF World Championships in Athletics from Osaka, Japan.
Kicking off with the IAAF Super Grand Prix on May 11, 2007 from Doha, Qatar, WCSN will extensively cover all the different events and the athletes involved including the IAAF World Athletics Tour and the Stockholm Marathon this season. WCSN will also have key video interviews with athletes like Asafa Powell and legends such as Carl Lewis, editorial coverage of the Golden League, feature stories and breaking news all available at WCSN.com. Highlighting the year is WCSN's exclusive coverage of the IAAF World Championships in Athletics from Osaka, Japan, which should be a likely indicator of what to expect from the Olympic Games in 2008.
"We're excited to deliver the outdoor season to U.S. fans for the third year as WCSN continues its commitment in providing quality content to our audience," said WCSN CEO and chairman Claude Ruibal. "The World Championships in Athletics was the very first event broadcast on WCSN.com back in 2005, so we're thrilled to have broadened our coverage of track & field events, distribution over multiple platforms, and our relationship with IAAF and USA Track & Field over the years. We're pleased both organizations recognize us as a premier distribution outlet that will showcase these competitions from around the world all season long as it's an incredible way for fans to follow these amazing athletes as they compete and prepare for the Summer Olympic Games."
Following world-class performances by U.S. athletes such as Sanya Richards, Jeremy Wariner, Allyson Felix, Lauryn Williams, Tyson Gay and Bernard Lagat, this year's series competitions promise to generate a lot of excitement and more awareness for U.S. track & field. Audiences will be able to watch every sprint, hurdle, jump and relay from these international events online and on television complemented by WCSN's wide range of editorial coverage and community features like the latest results, photo galleries, message boards and blogs.
Other key upcoming events for 2007 include:
* Stockholm Marathon (June 9)
* IAAF World Youth Championships from Ostrava, Czech Republic (July 11-15)
* IAAF World Athletics Final from Stuttgart, Germany (Sept. 22-23)
* IAAF World Championships in Athletics from Osaka, Japan (Aug. 25 - Sept. 2)
* IAAF World Road Running Championships from Udine, Italy (Oct. 14)
On WCSN, fans can follow their favorite competitors all season long online through complete, uninterrupted live and on-demand video footage via a $4.95 monthly subscription plus free access to results, photo galleries, behind-the-scenes features, blogs and more. Top highlights from all events will be televised on WCSN TV and on World Championship Sports, WCSN's syndicated show. Broadcast schedules can be found at WCSN.com. Fans can also contact their local cable operator to get more details on the WCSN television channel.
About World Championship Sports Network (WCSN)
World Championship Sports Network (WCSN) is the premier destination for fans of Olympic and lifestyle sports, delivering an immersive experience via exclusive live and on demand coverage of world class competitions, interaction with top athletes and in depth access to sports news and information year round.
WCSN offers comprehensive coverage of over 60 sports disciplines, through exclusive long term programming agreements across a number of key International Federations and National Governing Bodies. Major championship events in sports ranging from Track & Field, Skiing, Swimming, Gymnastics and Cycling to Volleyball, Karate and Taekwondo are featured online at www.wcsn.com and on television via WCSN's 24/7 cable sports network. WCSN also markets Olympic sports in partnership with International Federations, National Governing Bodies, local organizations, clubs, sponsors, and through related websites and publications.
WCSN has a strategic partnership agreement with Major League Baseball Advanced Media, LP (MLBAM), the interactive media and Internet Company of Major League Baseball, for its website WCSN.com. WCSN's lead investor is Polaris Venture Partners who invests in seed, early stage, and middle market companies in high growth industries. They have over $3 billion under management and currently invest in over 90 companies. For more information, please visit www.wcsn.com.
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