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Kristy Coventry emerged victorious as the 10th IOC President, after being elected over other top candidates to become the first female and African, as well as youngest president in IOC history.
Zimbabwe's Minister of Sports Mrs Kristy Coventry has defeated World Athletics president Sebastian Coe and five other contestants to be elected the 10th President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), and the first female President in IOC history.
Following one round of voting at the 144th IOC Session in Costa Navarino, Greece, Mrs Coventry was announced the winner over fellow presidential candidates HRH Prince Feisal Al Hussein, David Lappartient, Johan Eliasch, Juan Antonio Samaranch, Lord Sebastian Coe, and Morinari Watanabe.
With her victory, Mrs Coventry is now the first IOC President from Africa and the first female in the organisation's history.
In her acceptance speech, Coventry said: "I am incredibly honoured and excited to be elected as President of the International Olympic Committee! I want to sincerely thank my fellow members for their trust and support.
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“The young girl who first started swimming in Zimbabwe all those years ago could never have dreamt of this moment.
“I am particularly proud to be the first female IOC President, and also the first from Africa. I hope that this vote will be an inspiration to many people. Glass ceilings have been shattered today, and I am fully aware of my responsibilities as a role model.
“Sport has an unmatched power to unite, inspire, and create opportunities for all, and I am committed to making sure we harness that power to its fullest. Together with the entire Olympic family, including our athletes, fans and sponsors, we will build on our strong foundations, embrace innovation, and champion the values of friendship, excellence, and respect. The future of the Olympic Movement is bright, and I can't wait to get started!"
Kristy Coventry's sports career is highlighted by being a former Olympic swimmer and world record holder. She is a seven-time Olympic medallist (Athens 2004 and Beijing 2008), making her the most decorated African Olympian in history.
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Politically in her country, Coventry is currently serving as the Minister of Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation in the Cabinet of Zimbabwe since September 2018.
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