Kirsty Coventry at the head of the International Olympic Committee, a powerful symbol for world sport
The former Zimbabwean swimmer became the first-ever female IOC president on March 20. This is a break with tradition for the ...
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Coventry elected IOC president and is first woman, first African to lead global Olympic body
“It is a signal that we are truly global,” the Zimbabwe sports minister and two-time Olympic swimming gold medalist said. Hers was a stunning first-round win in the seven-candidate contest ...
Kirsty Coventry elected IOC president and is first woman to lead the global Olympic body
Kirsty Coventry has been elected president of the International Olympic Committee. She's the first woman and first African to ...