Zimbabwe Kirsty Coventry was elected 1st Women IOC President

Behind the closed doors in the West Western door in Greece, members of the International Olympic Committee, elected the first female president of the largest global sports organization on Thursday.

Kirsty Coventry became the 10th president of the 10th member of the number of members from all over the world, and the 41-year-old 41-year-old was 41-year-old in the first election. He has been the President Thomas Bach, who has been working in June since 2013.

“I am pleased to be an incredibly respected and president of the International Olympic Committee.

“The young girl who started swimming in Zimbabwe could never dream at this moment. I am proud to be the first of this voting. This sound will be an inspiration for many people.

Coventry competes seven times in the pool for the last five Olympic Games, in 2006 competes in Rio in 2006. He was twice a Olympic champion from 200 meters.

‘We have a job together’

In addition to being the first female president, he will be the second youngest in the organization and Africa.

“I will be very confident that you all, very proud and hopefully,” said Coventry said in his speech. “Now we have some work together.”

Coventry’s victory was a victory for a long time to see him as he has successor. Did not use the right to vote.

“Congratulations to the Kirsty Kirsty Coventry to elect the 10th IOC president,” he said. “I sincerely welcome the decision of the members of the IOC, especially during the transition period. There is no doubt that the future of our Olympic movement is bright and the values ​​we stand in the future will continue to lead us over the years.”

On the way to the podium, he congratulated and kissed by Juan Antonio Samaranch JR, who was the closest opponent in the voting.

There were four presidents of four presidents of four athletes in the competition: Track and Sebastian Coe of the field, the ski slip, cycling David Lappax and gymnastics ‘vegetated’ sinabe. The Prince of Jordan became Feisal Al Hussein.

Coventry June 23 – Officially Olympic Day – officially officially as the 10th annual President of the Olympic Day – 13th annual president. See the most reached 12 years.

The main problems for Coventry will be the steering of the Olympic movement through 2028 summer games, political and sports problems with US President Donald Trump.

Coventry IOC should also find a host for 2036 summer games that can go to India or the Middle East.