IOC CANDIDATE COVENTRY

Zimbabwean Kirsty Coventry is hoping to become the first woman to hold the POST OF President of the International Olympic Committee. Coventry is a seven time Olympic medallist in swimming and currently sits on the IOC Executive Board. She was also a former Minister of Sport in Zimbabwe. In her manifesto, the 41 year-old stated her objective is to drive empowerment, strengthen engagement, and ensure the IOC remains relevant. She had a different perspective on the idea of prize money for Olympic athletes.