Kirsty Coventry, from the Olympic legend to the president of the IOC

Kirsty Coventry will make history when selected as the first president in the history of Coi. He is also the first person of Africa’s origin to achieve this. In a vote referred to at the first twist, the 41 -Year -old Zimbabuense achieved 49 supporters, most of which are required to invest. A coup of the authority of the single female candidate, who has greatly surpassed the other six candidates for the IOC.

Coventry This is an Olympic legend. The best swimmer provided on the African continent won seven Olympic medals in five Games where he participated. He won the Sydney 2000 game and extended his career until Rio 2016, before retiring, with 33 years. Expert behind the back, added two gold, four silvers, and one copper. While he was still active, he became part of the International Olympic Committee, which he would direct today. He did this on behalf of the athletes and led the athletes’ commission, thus incorporating the Executive Commission.

Thus, moving from professional sport to offices, will naturally rise. Under the umbrella Thomas BachHe gained weight inside the organization, in the wake of the coordination of the Commission of the Dakar 2026 Youth and the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games. Since 2018 he has also served as a sports minister of his native country, where he has been involved in the fight against poverty that promotes sports.

Zimbabuense now faced the greatest challenge of his life, putting himself in front of International Olympic CommitteeGetting from another Olympic champion, his mentor Thomas Bach. He is grateful for the massive support of the remaining members, who has chosen a historical change.