The next president of the International Olympic Committee is a former Zimbabwe swimmer who is Africa’s most decorated ...

In a field of seven candidates, Zimbabwe's Kirsty Coventry, Africa's most decorated Olympian, could make history as the first woman to head the IOC. However, since becoming Zimbabwe's sports minister ...

The International Olympic Committee elected its first female president Thursday by choosing Zimbabwe’s Kirsty Coventry on a first vote. Coventry, 41, long has been seen as a favorite of outgoing ...

Kirsty Coventry was elected as the first female president and the 10th president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Thursday, March 20, at the 144th IOC Session in Costa Navarino. The ...

The IOC is betting on a younger female leader to signal change. She enters the ring at a crucial time for athletes.

Kirsty Coventry was elected the new president of the International Olympic Committee Thursday. Coventry, 41, becomes the first woman and first African named president of the IOC. "It is a signal that ...

Kirsty Coventry, an Olympic champion swimmer turned sports administrator, was on Thursday elected as the new president of the International Olympic Committee, marking an historic milestone as the ...

Zimbabwe's Kirsty Coventry becomes the first woman and the first person from Africa to be elected to the post. The former swimming star succeeds the outgoing president, Thomas Bach of Germany ...

Zimbabwean Coventry wins with 49 out of 97 votes Samaranch Jr. and Coe follow in voting results Coventry pledges to lead with pride and commitment PYLOS, Greece, March 20 (Reuters) - Kirsty ...

Kirsty Coventry of Zimbabwe has been elected as the first female president of the International Olympic Committee, emerging from a contentious seven-candidate race Thursday to take hold of one of the ...

Kirsty Coventry of Zimbabwe has been elected as the first female president of the International Olympic Committee, emerging from a contentious seven-candidate race Thursday to take hold of one of ...