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Kirsty Coventry arrives for a press conference after she was announced as new IOC President in Greece, 20 March, 2025

Video. Kirsty Coventry elected first female IOC president

Updated: 20/03/2025 - 21:57 GMT+1

Coventry's win also was a victory for outgoing IOC president Thomas Bach, who has long been seen as promoting her as his successor.

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