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Kirsty Coventry Makes History as IOC's First Female President
3/20/2025
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- Kirsty Coventry, the trailblazing former Olympic champion from Zimbabwe, made history on March 20, 2025, by becoming the first female and African president of the International Olympic Committee. With an impressive 49 out of 97 votes, she will take office on June 24, 2025, determined to inspire future athletes and champion gender equality in sports.
