Kirsty Coventry becomes first woman, first African to be elected IOC president
The 41-year-old Zimbabwean was chosen over six other candidates.
(Fabrice Coffrini | AFP via Getty Images) Kirsty Coventry speaks after being elected IOC president at the International Olympic Committee 144th session in Costa Navarino, Greece, Thursday, March 20, 2025.
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