Kirsty Coventry takes over as IOC president. The former swimmer has officially succeeded Thomas Bach. By contributor Jamie Gardner, PA Chief Sports Reporter. Published Jun 23. Last updated Jun 23.

Kirsty Coventry officially became the president of the International Olympic Committee following a formal handover on Monday morning. The Zimbabwean, a seven-time Olympic medallist, becomes the ...

Coventry, at 41, is also the youngest IOC president since Pierre de Coubertin was elected as its first in 1896. She saw off the challenge of Sebastian Coe among others for the job at an IOC ...

Kirsty Coventry takes over as IOC president. The former swimmer has officially succeeded Thomas Bach. By contributor Jamie Gardner, PA Chief Sports Reporter. Published Jun 23. Last updated Jun 23.