First African Woman Leads IOC: Kirsty Coventry Aims to Keep Olympics Youthful
At 41, Kirsty Coventry becomes the first female and first African IOC President, aiming to keep the Olympics youthful and vibrant for future generations.
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Zimbabwe’s Kirsty Coventry Makes History as First Female African IOC President
Two-time Olympic gold medalist Kirsty Coventry of Zimbabwe becomes the first woman and African to lead the IOC, starting an eight-year term as President.
Kirsty Coventry Makes History as First Female and African IOC President
Zimbabwe’s Kirsty Coventry becomes the first woman and first African to lead the International Olympic Committee, succeeding Thomas Bach as the new IOC President.
Kirsty Coventry Makes History as First Woman and African IOC President
Zimbabwean swimming legend Kirsty Coventry becomes the first woman and African to be elected President of the International Olympic Committee, marking a new era in the Olympics’ 130-year history.
IOC President Thomas Bach Lauds Beijing’s Olympic Legacy During Museum Visit
IOC President Thomas Bach visited the Beijing Olympic Museum, praising the city’s enduring Olympic legacy and its promotion of the Olympic spirit. He left a heartfelt message acknowledging Beijing’s contribution to global sports.