March 21, 2025 9:13 AM

Kirsty Coventry smashes glass ceiling to become first woman and first African to lead IOC

Kirsty Coventry smashed through the International Olympic Committee’s glass ceiling on Thursday to become the organisation’s first female and first African president in its 130-year history. The Zimbabwean swimming great, already a towering figure in Olympic circles, emerged victorious to replace Thomas Bach, securing the top job in world sport and ushering in a new era for the Games. "It's a really powerful signal," a smiling Coventry said as the victory sank in. "It's a signal...