Kirsty Coventry becomes first woman and first African to lead IOC
Source: news.source.inquirer
Kirsty Coventry, a Zimbabwean swimming legend, has been elected as the first female and first African president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) during the 144th IOC Session in Pylos, Greece. She secured the position with 49 votes out of 97 in a single round of voting, succeeding Thomas Bach. Coventry's victory is seen as a significant step towards diversity and inclusivity within the Olympic movement.
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Kirsty Coventry was elected as the president of the IOC, marking the first time a woman and an African has held this position.
The election took place during the 144th IOC Session in Pylos, Greece.
Coventry won with 49 votes out of 97 in a single round of voting, beating other candidates including Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr. and Sebastian Coe.
She expressed her commitment to leading the IOC with pride and aims to bring all candidates together to move the Olympic movement forward.
