Sebastian Coe defeated by Kirsty Coventry in his bid to become IOC president
Sebastian Coe’s bid to become president of the International Olympic Committee has ended in defeat, with Kirsty Coventry of Zimbabwe winning the vote.
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Kirsty Coventry: From Olympic champion to president of the IOC
PYLOS, Greece : Kirsty Coventry, an Olympic champion swimmer turned sports administrator, was on Thursday elected as the new president of the International Olympic Committee, marking an historic milestone as the first African and first female to lead the Olympic movement.
Breakdown of votes for IOC presidential election
PYLOS, Greece : Here is the breakdown of votes by the members of the International Olympic Committee to elect Zimbabwe's Kirsty Coventry as the next president of the organisation on Thursday:
Zimbabwe's Kirsty Coventry elected as 1st-ever female IOC president
Behind closed doors inside a resort in western Greece, International Olympic Committee members elected the first female president of the largest global sporting organization on Thursday.
2028 Olympics leader promises L.A. rebuild, Kendrick Lamar - ESPN
COSTA NAVARINO, Greece — After deadly fires devastated much of Los Angeles, organizers of the 2028 Games told the International Olympic Committee on Thursday how the city will rebuild with their help.
Boxing earns spot in Los Angeles 2028 Summer Games, says IOC
PYLOS, Greece : Boxing was included on Thursday in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics programme after a unanimous vote from the International Olympic Committee, ending years of doubt over the sport's Olympic future.
LA 2028 Games organisers move to ease IOC concerns over visas
PYLOS, Greece : Organisers of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics on Thursday moved to ease concerns among International Olympic Committee members over visas and entry requirements for athletes and officials for those Games.