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Kirsty Coventry elected first female president of IOC as Coe routed in vote

Sebastian Coe and Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr suffered a crushing defeat in the first round of voting as Thomas Bach’s preferred successor secured a majority

The Guardian - UK

Zimbabwe's Coventry elected as head of International Olympic Committee

Seven-time Olympic medallist Kirsty Coventry was elected on Thursday as president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

Radio France Internationale

Kirsty Coventry Elected First Woman President Of Olympic Movement

Zimbabwean Kirsty Coventry became the first woman and African to be elected president of the International Olympic Committee on Thursday, declaring it to be an "extraordinary moment".

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International Olympic Committee: Kirsty Coventry chosen as first female president

Coventry's win also was a victory for outgoing IOC president Thomas Bach, who has long been seen as promoting her as his successor.

Euronews

Kirsty Coventry wins seven-way battle to become first female IOC president

The five-time Olympian was known to be the preferred candidate of the outgoing president, Thomas Bach, and required just one round of voting to assume his mantle

The Independent UK

Kirsty Coventry becomes first female IOC president as Seb Coe misses out on Olympic throne

The former swimmer was confirmed as Thomas Bach’s successor on Thursday

Evening Standard

IOC presidential election LIVE: Ex-swimmer Kirsty Coventry beats Seb Coe as historic results revealed

Lord Coe was beaten to the presidency by Zimbabwean former swimmer Kirsty Coventry in a battle for the most powerful post in sport

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Race To Become Olympics Supremo On A Knife Edge

The race to succeed Thomas Bach as president of the International Olympic Committee reaches a climax on Thursday with Juan Antonio Samaranch Junior, Sebastian Coe and Kirsty Coventry believed to be neck and neck but clear of the remaining quartet.

International Business Times

It's election day for the IOC choosing a new Olympics leader in a hard-to-call 7 candidate contest

A new president of the IOC will be elected Thursday as just the 10th leader in its 131-year history after one of the most open Olympic elections in decades

The Independent UK

Race To Become Olympics Supremo Set To Go To The Wire

International Business Times

Inside the Olympic conclave: Coe bids to relive 2012 glory but mystery surrounds vote

At a Greek resort surrounded by 131 infinity pools, six waterslides and a golf course designed by Bernhard Langer, Sebastian Coe is taking aim at a fourth Olympic triumph – but his path to victory is narrow

The Guardian - UK

Heavyweight Trio Eye History In Race To Succeed Olympics Chief Bach

International Business Times

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

IOC PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION: Lord Coe faces a seven-way fight to becomes president of the IOC in Thursday’s election in Greece. Lawrence Ostlere delves behind the scenes in the race for power

The Independent UK

Bach's Successor Needs Cool Head To Guide Olympics Through Stormy Seas: Experts

Whoever succeeds Thomas Bach as president of the International Olympic Committee on Thursday will need to be "cool under fire" with some members believing the very existence of the Olympic Movement is at stake.

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The Independent UK

Sir Craig Reedie criticises IOC presidential election for ‘lack of transparency’

Exclusive: Sir Craig Reedie, the former IOC vice-president and chairman of the British Olympic Committee, has condemned the process leading to Thursday’s crucial election as ‘far too secretive’

The Guardian - UK

Boxing’s Olympic future set to be secured after IOC recommendation

Boxing’s status as an Olympic sport appears to be secure after IOC president recommended its inclusion in the 2028 Los Angeles Games

International Business Times

Heavyweight Seven Eye Finish Line In Race To Succeed Olympics Chief Bach

The race to succeed Thomas Bach as president of the International Olympic Committee is nearing the finish with Juan Antonio Samaranch Junior, Sebastian Coe and Kirsty Coventry widely seen to be clear of the remaining quartet.

The Independent UK

Going for gold: A look at the political and sporting challenges facing the next IOC president

An in tray of Olympic challenges spanning political, social, sporting and operational issues awaits the next International Olympic Committee president

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The Independent UK

Olympic head accuses Russia of ‘fake news campaign’ over boxers

Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-Ting found themselves at the centre of a media storm at Paris 2024

The Guardian - US

NBC Universal agrees to $3bn extension to broadcast Olympics in US

NBC Universal has unveiled a $3bn extension of its Olympics deal, ensuring the Summer and Winter Games remain on NBC and its Peacock streaming service

The Independent UK

NBC and IOC sign $3B Olympic media rights deal through 2036 including Salt Lake City Winter Games

The IOC has signed a $3 billion deal with its long-time United States broadcast partner NBC for the 2034 Salt Lake City Olympics and the 2036 Summer Games

Sports Illustrated

Longtime International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach to Step Down in June

The former fencer will leave the IOC after a 12-year presidency.

The Independent UK

Transport strike affecting Olympic test event underscores risks facing Milan-Cortina Games

A transport strike during an official test event for the Milan-Cortina Olympics highlighted why organizers are negotiating with trade unions to avoid a similar scenario during next year’s Winter Games

The Independent UK

Trump's view on transgender athletes resonates among some candidates running for IOC president

Whether to allow transgender women to compete in women’s sports already was a key debate among Olympic leaders before U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order that puts pressure on them before the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles