Kirsty Coventry
Kirsty Coventry is a renowned Zimbabwean swimmer and sports administrator, celebrated for her exceptional achievements in the Olympics, where she earned seven medals, including two golds at the Athens 2004 and Beijing 2008 Games. With a career spanning multiple Olympic competitions, she has become Africa's most decorated Olympian. Beyond her athletic prowess, Coventry has taken on significant leadership roles, including chairing the International Olympic Committee's Athletes Commission and serving as a member of the IOC for eight years before being elected to its Executive Committee in 2023. As a candidate for the IOC presidency, she aims to break gender and racial barriers, advocating for women's representation in sports leadership and addressing issues surrounding transgender athlete participation.
Born on Sep 16, 1982 (42 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 2 | 8.00 | 0.09% | +10% | 10,099,265 | 9,463 | $530,000 | 497$ |
| Croatia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 4,105,267 | 1,333 | $68,000 | 22$ |
| Totals | 3 | 14,204,532 | 10,796 | $598,000 | 519$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Croatia:
Kirsty Coventry, the Minister of Sport in Zimbabwe, has supported Trump's stance on transgender athletes.
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Sweden:
Kirsty Coventry is a candidate for the presidency of the International Olympic Committee.
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Sweden:
Kirsty Coventry is a former swimmer and current candidate for the presidency of the International Olympic Committee.
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