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.
It's time for Salah to win Africa Cup of Nations, says Egypt coach
The time has come for Mohamed Salah to lift the Africa Cup of Nations, says Egypt coach Hossam Hassan, who aims to lead the country to the 2026 World Cup just like he did as a player.
IOC names outgoing boss Bach as honorary president for life
PYLOS, Greece: Outgoing International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach was named honorary president for life on Wednesday, with the German due to step down in June after 12 years in charge.
Secret ballots, little time to campaign: Why IOC presidential election is too close to call
Just as she used to feel when she'd reach the final 200 metres of a race in the pool, Kirsty Coventry is leaning on adrenaline in the homestretch of her drive to become the International Olympic Committee's first female president.