Zimbabwean Kirsty Coventry is the first woman and first African to be elected as president of the International Olympic Committee in its 130-year history. At 41, the former swimmer turned politician is also set to become the youngest person ever to hold perhaps the most influential position in global sport.
In this episode, SportsPro’s Michael Long, Sam Carp and Ed Dixon reflect on the vote that saw Coventry, a former Olympic gold medallist in the pool, make history by defeating her rivals in a landslide. The trio also discuss the state of the IOC she inherits in the wake of Thomas Bach’s departure and what the future holds for the ever-evolving Olympic movement.
Key talking points:
• How the presidential vote went down
• What skills and experience Coventry brings to the presidency
• Bach’s tenure and the commercial health of the Olympic brand
• Where Coventry stands on the big issues, such as athlete compensation and gender eligibility
• What comes next for the IOC and wider Olympic movement
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