Kirsty Coventry Becomes First Female IOC President

On 20th march 2025, Zimbabwean swimming legend Kirsty Coventry shattered barriers by becoming the first female and first African president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in its 130-year history.

Her election marks a historic shift towards diversity and inclusion in global sports leadership.
The voting took place at an IOC session in Greece, where Coventry pledged to lead with pride and strengthen the Olympic movement.
She plans to collaborate with other candidates and IOC members to shape the future direction of the Games.
Outgoing president Thomas Bach will oversee the transition period before Coventry officially assumes leadership.