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Kirsty Coventry inspiring the world

Kirsty Coventry has made history as the first woman and African president of the IOC, inspiring generations to come.

Sport Opinion
Opinion|Published

Zimbabwean Kirsty Coventry shatters glass ceilings on way to landslide IOC win

Kirsty Coventry’s landslide victory in the IOC presidential elections breaks barriers and paves the way for a new era of inclusivity in sports governance as she sets about transforming the Olympic Movement.

Sport Olympics
Herman Gibbs|Published

The importance of female leadership in the IOC

Kirsty Coventry's candidacy for the IOC presidency marks a pivotal moment for women and the Global South, challenging male dominance in sports leadership

Sunday Independent Opinion
Abbey Makoe|Published