Kirsty Coventry takes office as first female IOC president
Seven-time Olympic medallist becomes first female IOC president
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- Kirsty Coventry officially became the president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Monday morning.
- The Zimbabwean, a seven-time Olympic medallist, is the first woman, the first African, and the youngest IOC president since 1896.
- Coventry succeeded Thomas Bach, who had held the position since 2013, after beating Sebastian Coe for the role.
- She will serve an eight-year term and praised her predecessor for keeping the Olympic movement united.
- Coventry faces challenges including the reintegration of Russia, protecting female sport, and managing climate change's impact on future Games.