For those planning it, one hope London 2012 will help inspire our next generation of elite athletes. But today's guest editor Lord Coe is worried about what he calls a "waterfall" of competing influences, a world of "reality TV and instant fame", that mean it's harder than ever to convince young people that competitive sport is worthwhile. Our reporter Tom Bateman has been meeting athletes and coaches to find out more.

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