Coventry election ensures smooth continuity for IOC after Bach
The stunning first-round election of Zimbabwe's Kirsty Coventry as the next International Olympic Committee president made her the first female and first African to lead the IOC but more importantly ensured continuity once Thomas Bach departs in June.
Kirsty Coventry made history as the first woman elected IOC president, with Anita DeFrantz looking on
“I was just really proud that I could make her proud. She inspired me,” said Coventry. “It is significant. I think it will take a little bit of time to truly set in, but women like her paved the way for women like me, and I want to pave the way for a younger generation, especially because I have two young girls.”
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The winner will steer the Olympics on a smooth path in politics and sports toward the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles.
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