Olympic swimming champion Kirsty Coventry touched down in Greece, returning to the country where her athletic dreams first exploded onto the world stage. Twenty years after winning medals in Athens, she's chasing a different kind of victory - becoming the next president of the International Olympic Committee.
The upcoming election will pick the tenth leader to helm the global sports organization, with Coventry standing among seven candidates hoping to succeed Thomas Bach. At 41, she's the youngest contender and potentially could make history as the first female and first African to lead the IOC.
Coventry radiates enthusiasm about her Olympic journey. Her past as a top-tier swimmer has transformed into a leadership path within the Olympic movement. She's spent years building connections, understanding organizational dynamics, and preparing herself for potential top leadership.
The secret ballot will take place on March 20 during the IOC Session in Costa Navarino, a picturesque Greek location steeped in Olympic tradition. Coventry sees her potential presidency as a chance to bridge relationships between athletes, committees, federations, and sponsors. Her campaign focuses on collaborative leadership and maintaining the Olympic spirit through dedicated engagement.
The upcoming election will pick the tenth leader to helm the global sports organization, with Coventry standing among seven candidates hoping to succeed Thomas Bach. At 41, she's the youngest contender and potentially could make history as the first female and first African to lead the IOC.
Coventry radiates enthusiasm about her Olympic journey. Her past as a top-tier swimmer has transformed into a leadership path within the Olympic movement. She's spent years building connections, understanding organizational dynamics, and preparing herself for potential top leadership.
The secret ballot will take place on March 20 during the IOC Session in Costa Navarino, a picturesque Greek location steeped in Olympic tradition. Coventry sees her potential presidency as a chance to bridge relationships between athletes, committees, federations, and sponsors. Her campaign focuses on collaborative leadership and maintaining the Olympic spirit through dedicated engagement.
