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.

The head of Ukraine's National Olympic Committee, Vadym Guttsait, who lobbied hard to keep Russian athletes out of Olympic competition, said he hoped that under Coventry's leadership the IOC would "continue the fight for peace, equality and inclusivity".