Kirsty Coventry becomes first woman to lead IOC

The IOC is moving into the future with strong support for the new president, Kirsty Coventry, despite Sebastian Coe being seen as a disruptor candidate. Coe, a former Olympic champion, took his defeat gracefully, acknowledging the fair election process. The major challenge ahead for Coventry will be addressing the return of Russia to the Olympic fold after their athletes competed under a neutral banner in Paris due to the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

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