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.
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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.
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Zimbabwe’s Kirsty Coventry Makes History as First African Woman IOC President
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.
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