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Kirsty Coventry, Zimbabwean Olympic champion, becomes the first African woman elected as President of the International Olympic Committee, marking a historic milestone in global sports leadership.
Zimbabwe’s Olympic legend Kirsty Coventry transitions from gold medals to influential roles within the IOC, inspiring the next generation of athletes.
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.
Kirsty Coventry becomes the first woman and first African to lead the IOC, highlighting strong ties with China in her inaugural address.
With the IOC presidential election approaching, Vice President Juan Antonio Samaranch downplays his frontrunner status as the race narrows between him, Sebastian Coe, and Kirsty Coventry.