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So who is Kirsty Coventry, who now has global sport’s most powerful job?

IOC’s first female president faces significant challenges including handling Donald Trump’s power and protecting women’s sports

The Guardian - UK

Coventry's IOC presidency creates hole for Brisbane '32

Australian Olympic officials laud Kirsty Coventry's historic appointment as IOC president, but it leaves a hole to be filled for Brisbane's 2032 Games.

AAP

Sebastian Coe secures only eight votes as Kirsty Coventry elected IOC president

Coventry secured the absolute majority necessary for victory in the very first round.

The Independent UK

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First female Olympic president elected as Kirsty Coventry defeats Sebastian Coe

Zimbabwe's sports minister Kirsty Coventry has been elected as the new president of the International Olympic Committee.

The National (Scotland)

Kirsty Coventry becomes first woman IOC president

The Zimbabwean former swimmer secured the victory in the very first round of voting

The Independent UK

Kirsty Coventry elected first female president of IOC as Coe routed in vote

Sebastian Coe and Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr suffered a crushing defeat in the first round of voting as Thomas Bach’s preferred successor secured a majority

The Guardian - UK

Zimbabwe's Coventry elected as head of International Olympic Committee

Seven-time Olympic medallist Kirsty Coventry was elected on Thursday as president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

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Kirsty Coventry Elected First Woman President Of Olympic Movement

Zimbabwean Kirsty Coventry became the first woman and African to be elected president of the International Olympic Committee on Thursday, declaring it to be an "extraordinary moment".

International Business Times

International Olympic Committee: Kirsty Coventry chosen as first female president

Coventry's win also was a victory for outgoing IOC president Thomas Bach, who has long been seen as promoting her as his successor.

Euronews

Kirsty Coventry wins seven-way battle to become first female IOC president

The five-time Olympian was known to be the preferred candidate of the outgoing president, Thomas Bach, and required just one round of voting to assume his mantle

The Independent UK

Kirsty Coventry elected first female president of International Olympic Committee

NEW DELHI: Kirsty Coventry made history on Thursday by becoming the first woman and the first African to be elected president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), calling it an "extraordinary moment."

The Times of India

Kirsty Coventry becomes first female IOC president as Seb Coe misses out on Olympic throne

The former swimmer was confirmed as Thomas Bach’s successor on Thursday

Evening Standard

IOC presidential election LIVE: Ex-swimmer Kirsty Coventry beats Seb Coe as historic results revealed

Lord Coe was beaten to the presidency by Zimbabwean former swimmer Kirsty Coventry in a battle for the most powerful post in sport

The Independent UK

Boxing gets IOC nod for inclusion at 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

Three days after World Boxing received recognition from the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) Executive Board, the sport's inclusion in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics was confirmed following a unanimous vote by the IOC members on Thursday.

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International Business Times

Race To Become Olympics Supremo On A Knife Edge

The race to succeed Thomas Bach as president of the International Olympic Committee reaches a climax on Thursday with Juan Antonio Samaranch Junior, Sebastian Coe and Kirsty Coventry believed to be neck and neck but clear of the remaining quartet.

The Independent UK

It's election day for the IOC choosing a new Olympics leader in a hard-to-call 7 candidate contest

A new president of the IOC will be elected Thursday as just the 10th leader in its 131-year history after one of the most open Olympic elections in decades

International Business Times

Race To Become Olympics Supremo Set To Go To The Wire

The Guardian - UK

Inside the Olympic conclave: Coe bids to relive 2012 glory but mystery surrounds vote

At a Greek resort surrounded by 131 infinity pools, six waterslides and a golf course designed by Bernhard Langer, Sebastian Coe is taking aim at a fourth Olympic triumph – but his path to victory is narrow

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International Business Times

Heavyweight Trio Eye History In Race To Succeed Olympics Chief Bach

The Independent UK

Inside the secret battle for the highest office in sport: ‘No one tells you the truth’

IOC PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION: Lord Coe faces a seven-way fight to becomes president of the IOC in Thursday’s election in Greece. Lawrence Ostlere delves behind the scenes in the race for power

International Business Times

Bach's Successor Needs Cool Head To Guide Olympics Through Stormy Seas: Experts

Whoever succeeds Thomas Bach as president of the International Olympic Committee on Thursday will need to be "cool under fire" with some members believing the very existence of the Olympic Movement is at stake.

The Independent UK

Sir Craig Reedie criticises IOC presidential election for ‘lack of transparency’

Exclusive: Sir Craig Reedie, the former IOC vice-president and chairman of the British Olympic Committee, has condemned the process leading to Thursday’s crucial election as ‘far too secretive’

The Guardian - UK

Boxing’s Olympic future set to be secured after IOC recommendation

Boxing’s status as an Olympic sport appears to be secure after IOC president recommended its inclusion in the 2028 Los Angeles Games

The Times of India

Boxing set to return to Olympics at LA 2028 after governance overhaul

Boxing will officially make its return to the Olympic roster at the 2028 Los Angeles Games following a period of prolonged controversy and administrative upheaval. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) president, Thomas Bach, announced on Monday that the IOC executive board has endorsed the sport's inclusion in the 2028 programme,…

International Business Times

Heavyweight Seven Eye Finish Line In Race To Succeed Olympics Chief Bach

The race to succeed Thomas Bach as president of the International Olympic Committee is nearing the finish with Juan Antonio Samaranch Junior, Sebastian Coe and Kirsty Coventry widely seen to be clear of the remaining quartet.

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