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Olympics News / ESPN / March 21

French Olympic president won't seek new term

David Lappartient, the head of the French Olympic Committee, won't seek a new term later this year after losing to Kirsty Coventry in the race for president of the International Olympic Committee.

IWF congratulates new IOC President-elect Kirsty Coventry

Following the announcement of the election of Mrs Kirsty Coventry at the IOC Session in Olympia (GRE), the IWF sent today a congratulatory letter to the new President-elect.

Olympics News / ESPN / March 20

Coe gracious after heavy defeat in IOC election

The biggest name in the field and one of the favourites, Sebastian Coe headed into the IOC presidential race exuding confidence, yet the Briton suffered a heavy defeat as Zimbabwe's Kirsty Coventry took the prize in the first round of voting on Thursday.

Sailing News / Sail-World.com / March 20

World Sailing congratulates new IOC President

World Sailing sends its warmest congratulations to new IOC President Kirsty Coventry.

Kirsty Coventry News / Field Level Media / March 20
Kirsty Coventry elected as IOC's first woman president

Kirsty Coventry elected as IOC's first woman president

Zimbabwe sports minster Kirsty Coventry on Thursday became the first woman and first African elected as president of the International Olympic Committee.

Swimming News / SwimSwam / March 20

IOC President Elections: Meet The Three Frontrunners

By Will Baxley on SwimSwam The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is currently convened in Ancient Olympia, Greece – the site that started the ancient Olympics – to select a new president.

Swimming News / SwimSwam / February 3

Seven IOC Presidential Candidates, Including Coventry, Campaign To Committee

By Will Baxley on SwimSwam This Thursday, seven IOC presidential candidates gathered in Lausanne, Switzerland to campaign on their own behalf to the committee.

Swimming News / SwimSwam / December 23

2025 IOC Presidency: A Comprehensive Look at Candidate Platforms

By Julia Teresa Unas on SwimSwam The race to succeed Thomas Bach as President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in 2025 has officially begun, with seven candidates presenting their visions for the future of the organization.

Swimming News / SwimSwam / September 17

Kirsty Coventry Among Seven Candidates To Succeed Thomas Bach As IOC President

By James Sutherland on SwimSwam Seven-time Olympic medalist Kirsty Coventry was announced as one of seven candidates to take over as president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Monday.

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The 'Summer Olympics career medals leaders' quiz

The 'Summer Olympics career medals leaders' quiz

103 world-class athletes are winners of at least 7 career medals at the Summer Olympics. How many of them can you name?

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