Kirsty Coventry became the first woman and first African to be elected president of the International Olympic Committee on Thursday. With Los Angeles hosting the 2028 Olympics, Trump will loom large in her agenda. "I have been dealing with, let's say, difficult men in high positions since I was 20...
IOC President Kirsty Coventry opposes banning athletes over armed conflicts, signaling a shift in Olympic policy. She plans to discuss Russia’s return to competition, emphasizing a case-by-case..
International Olympic Committee: Kirsty Coventry chosen as first female president
Coventry's win also was a victory for outgoing IOC president Thomas Bach, who has long been seen as promoting her as..
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Friday, 21 March 2025 ()
Coventry, a former Zimbabwe sports minister and two-time Olympic gold-medallist swimmer, was voted by 100 members
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