What time is the IOC presidential election, who are the candidates and how does the vote work?

Seb Coe is bidding to become president of the International Olympic Committee - (AFP or licensors)

The International Olympic Committee will anoint a new president on Thursday as Seb Coe battles with six other candidates to take the highest office in sport.

Twelve years after Thomas Bach was elected as the ninth IOC president since its inception in 1984, the 10th leader will be chosen in a secret vote by the 109 members, made up of an eclectic mix of royalty, billionaire businesspeople, sports executives and athletes from across the globe.