SebCoe Ups his game, Video supporting SebCoe2015

This is a pretty impressive video with support from all around the globe. Seb Coe has finally decided to show that he is in his bid for the IAAF Presidency with his whole heart and soul.

I have also attached the Manifesto from Seb Coe to this note as well: Seb-Coe_2015_Manifesto_EN_vFINAL_141202.pdf, it is called Growing Athletics in a New Age.

Seb Coe, photo by PhotoRun.net

With the current issues in our sport, leadership over the next 15-20 years is crucial. How do we control cheating in the sport, which adds a stench to our sport each and every day, no matter what we do? How do we bring in companies that are spending millions into athletics? How do we open the sport in television so more can see? How do we really accept social media, from Facebook to Periscope, knowing that all interest in sport does not devalue brands but increases them?

How do we look at the big picture? Well, first we have to know what the big picture is? Both Sergey Bubka and Seb Coe have their suggestions and answers.

The key is, we need leadership in the sport that looks forward, not backward.

Watch the video, read the manifesto. Also read the manifest from Mr. Bubka, and then, decide for yourself. Then, write your Federation and

make sure that they know how important their vote is for the future of

athletics.

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Seb Coe Launches IAAF Presidency Campaign Film Featuring Iconic Athletes and British Prime Minister

13 July 2015, London:

IAAF Presidential candidate Seb Coe has today launched a campaign film featuring iconic athletes past and present as well as British Prime Minister David Cameron. The three minute film which features Haile Gebreselassie, David Rudisha, Yelena Isinbayeva, Jess Ennis-Hill and Valerie Adams is available to view at www.sebcoe2015.org and was produced by FilmNova Sport Production, one of Britain’s leading independent sports producers.

Seb Coe said:

“I am very grateful to Haile Gebreselassie, David Rudisha, Yelena Isinbayeva, Jess Ennis-Hill, Valerie Adams and British Prime Minister David Cameron for taking the time out of their very busy schedules to offer their support to my campaign to become IAAF President. I am deeply touched that I have the support of such inspirational athletes and the Prime Minister.

“For as long as I can remember, Athletics has been at the centre of my life. It is the reason that I care so much about athletes of the past, present and the future and it is why I am running for the position of IAAF President. To have the support of such incredible and well respected athletes really means a great deal to me.

“With just six weeks to go until the IAAF election, I am continuing to speak to Member Associations across the world about their priorities for our sport. I am more convinced than ever that we are on the verge of a new golden era for Athletics if we embrace the opportunities together and not shy away from embracing change where needed.”

David Rudisha, 800m Olympic Gold Medallist and IAAF World Champion said:

“Seb Coe wants to do more than just inspire young runners. He wants to reach out across the world to give them the tools to change their lives. We have a lot of hope in Seb and that he is the man to take our sport into the next level.”

Yelena Isinbayeva, pole vault double Olympic Gold Medallist and three-time IAAF World Champion said about Seb Coe:

“He understands the need to empower the federations to allow more athletes globally to fulfil their potential. I think he can do a lot because he is very smart, he is intelligent and has a lot of connections.”

Valerie Adams, shot put double Olympic Gold Medallist and four-time IAAF World Champion said:

“The most impressive thing about what Seb Coe did with the London Olympics was making sure that the stadium was packed from sunrise until sunset – people were there all the time.”

Jess Ennis-Hill, Heptathlon Olympic Gold Medallist and IAAF World Champion added:

“It’s been fantastic that the stadium is still in use and that the track is still there. It’s really important for the legacy of London 2012.”

Haile Gebreselassie double Olympic 10,000m Gold Medallist and four-time IAAF World Champion said:

“He knows how to inspire youngsters. He knows how to create Athletes because he himself was an Athlete and he knows how to bring in sponsors – without money you cannot do anything.”

And British Prime Minister David Cameron added:

“If you think of what Seb has done for Britain and for sport, just imagine what he could do for Athletics across the world. That’s why I wish him the very best as he goes for gold yet again.”

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Larry Eder
Larry Eder has had a 52-year involvement in the sport of athletics. Larry has experienced the sport as an athlete, coach, magazine publisher, and now, journalist and blogger. His first article, on Don Bowden, America's first sub-4 minute miler, was published in RW in 1983. Larry has published several magazines on athletics, from American Athletics to the U.S. version of Spikes magazine. He currently manages the content and marketing development of the RunningNetwork, The Shoe Addicts, and RunBlogRun. Of RunBlogRun, his daily pilgrimage with the sport, Larry says: "I have to admit, I love traveling to far away meets, writing about the sport I love, and the athletes I respect, for my readers at runblogrun.com, the most of anything I have ever done, except, maybe running itself." Also does some updates for BBC Sports at key events, which he truly enjoys. Theme song: Greg Allman, " I'm no Angel."
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