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Posted: May 7, 2008

Athletics: WCSN.com to Provide Live Webcast of First 2008 IAAF Super Grand Prix

Watch over 50 IAAF Events Live and On-Demand at WCSN.com

Live and On-Demand Webcast from Doha, Qatar on May 9

World Championship Sports Network (WCSN) will provide LIVE coverage of the 2008 IAAF Super Grand Prix being held in Doha, Qatar, at the Qatar Sports Club on May 9, at 12:00 p.m. ET. Fans can logon to watch more than 100 of the world's top athletes compete live on www.wcsn.com

Kicking off this Friday on WCSN, track and field fans will be able to catch the first IAAF Super Grand Prix competition launching the anticipated 2008 IAAF outdoor season. Athletes to look out for at Friday's Doha showdown include 100m world record holder Asafa Powell of Jamaica and world indoor and outdoor high jump champion Blanka Vlasic of Croatia. Both are predicted to start the season on a high note.

Representing Team USA will be Olympic 400m champion Jeremy Wariner, women's 200m champion Allyson Felix and women's 60m hurdles champion Lolo Jones. The competition is expected to be intense with performances by reigning Olympic champion in the men's javelin, Andreas Thorkildsen, Blanca Vlasic (Croatia) in the high jump and Kenenisa Bekele (Ethiopia) in the 10,000m race.

Please visit WCSN.com for updated schedules, news, results, photo galleries and more information.

The LIVE Webcast of IAAF Super Grand Prix will be shown at 12:00 p.m. ET on Frinday, May 9th at: WCSN.com.

About 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.


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