Kirsty Coventry elected IOC president, becoming first woman and first African to lead the Olympic body
Kirsty Coventry was elected president of the International Olympic Committee on Thursday and became the first woman and first African to get perhaps the biggest job in world sports. "It is a signal that we are truly global," the Zimbabwe sports minister and two-time Olympic swimming gold medalist said.
‘Extraordinary moment’: Two-time Olympic gold medallist makes history as first female IOC president
Kirsty Coventry became the first woman and first African to be elected president of the International Olympic Committee on Thursday, saying it was an “extraordinary moment”. Watch the biggest Aussie sports & the best from overseas LIVE on Kayo. New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited time offer.
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