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International Olympic Committee: Kirsty Coventry chosen as first female president

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International Olympic Committee: Kirsty Coventry chosen as first female president

International Olympic Committee: Kirsty Coventry chosen as first female president

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 his successor.

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