Kirsti Koventri
Kirsti Koventri is a distinguished Zimbabwean swimmer and sports administrator who recently made history by becoming the first woman and the first African to be elected as the President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). At 41 years old, she is the youngest person to hold this position since Pierre de Coubertin, who was appointed at the age of 33 in 1896. Koventri, a two-time Olympic champion, was elected during the 144th Session in Greece and will serve a term until 2033. Her election marks a significant milestone in the Olympic movement, and she expressed her commitment to making all constituents proud and addressing the challenges ahead in her victory speech.
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Kirsti Koventri is the President of the International Olympic Committee who thanked Italy for its warmth during the Games.
Zima koju Italija nikada neće zaboraviti
Montenegro· 2026-02-23
Kirsti Koventri, the President of the International Olympic Committee, suspended the expedited process for selecting candidates for the host of the 2036 Olympic Games.
Prvoj ženi na čelu MOK-a, tri dana dovoljna da stopira kontroverzne odlukeMontenegro· 2025-06-27
Kirsti Koventri officially took over as president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
Kirsti Koventri i zvanično preuzela dužnost od Tomasa BahaMontenegro· 2025-06-23
Kirsti Koventri has been elected as the first female president of the International Olympic Committee and the first representative from Africa.
Kirsti Koventri Xalqaro Olimpiya qo‘mitasi prezidenti bo‘ldi – Gazeta.uz
Uzbekistan· 2025-03-22
Kirsti Koventri is the new president of the International Olympic Committee, making her the first woman and the first person from Africa to hold this position.
Kirsti Koventri prva žena na čelu olimpijske porodiceMontenegro· 2025-03-20