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IOC President Backs Savannah Guthrie Amid Family Crisis

2/13/2026

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Kristy Coventry, president of the International Olympic Committee, expressed support for Savannah Guthrie after Guthrie withdrew from the 2026 Winter Olympics due to her mother's disappearance.
Coventry spoke on the Today show, highlighting how Olympic athletes inspire.
Hoda Kotb adjusted her travel plans to fill in for Guthrie.
The FBI is investigating Guthrie's mother's disappearance and has not identified any suspects.

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Kristy Coventry, president of the International Olympic Committee, expressed support for Savannah Guthrie after Guthrie withdrew from the 2026 Winter Olympics due to her mother's disappearance.
Coventry spoke on the Today show, highlighting how Olympic athletes inspire.
Hoda Kotb adjusted her travel plans to fill in for Guthrie.
The FBI is investigating Guthrie's mother's disappearance and has not identified any suspects.