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Lawrence Ostlere

Mar 18, 2025, 10:11 AM

Inside the secretive election for the top job in sport

The IOC will elect a new president on Thursday in a secretive election involving seven candidates.
Lord Coe, head of World Athletics, is a prominent contender but faces internal division due to his outspoken nature.
Other key candidates include Johan Eliasch, focused on environmental issues, Juan Antonio Samaranch, leveraging his family's Olympic legacy, and Kirsty Coventry, potentially the first female IOC president.
Prince Feisal Bin al-Hussein, known for his "sport for peace" initiatives, is also a strong contender, while Morinari Watanabe is considered an outsider.
The election's outcome remains uncertain due to the secretive nature of the process and the diverse range of candidates.

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Inside the secret battle for the highest office in sport: ‘No one tells you the truth’

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