In the summer, Coventry will replace the current (ninth) president of the IOC Thomas Bach, whose 12-year deadline for his position has officially expired after June 23, 2025.
The first female president in the history of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is the former Zimbabvian swimmer and Olympic champion Krsty Koventri. This was reported by the IOC press service.
As you know, the 41-year-old Coventry will replace the current (ninth) president of IOC Thomas Bach, whose 12-year stay in the post has officially expired after June 23, 2025.
“For me, it is an incredible honor, and the President of the International Olympic Committee is excited to choose me! I want to earnestly thank my colleagues for trust and support. I am especially proud that I became the first woman of IOC, as well as the first from Africa. I hope this vote will inspire many people,” said Ccentrings.
Coventry worked as the Minister of Sports Zimbabwe, he won twice a gold medal in swimming at the Olympic Games.
The president was chosen by IOC members with a secret vote for an eight -year tend to expand the post stay for another four years.
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