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Statement by IOC President Kirsty Coventry following her meeting with Ukrainian skeleton pilot Vladyslav Heraskevych
Image: This morning, International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Kirsty Coventry met with skeleton pilot Vladyslav Heraskevych from Ukraine. They had a very respectful conversation. Following the meeting, President Coventry spoke to the media and said: “I felt that it was really important to come and talk to him face to face. Athletes asked us to keep certain areas – the field of play, the podium and the Olympic Village – safe zones. How could we keep them safe in order t
Sifiso Ngobese
Feb 122 min read
Olympic history at the IOC: Thomas Bach passes presidency to Kirsty Coventry
Image: IOC/Greg Martin Olympic history was written today in a highly symbolic and emotional ceremony at Olympic House in Lausanne,...
Sifiso Ngobese
Jun 23, 20257 min read
Kirsty Coventry elected IOC President, the first female President in IOC history
Image: IOC/Greg Martin Kirsty Coventry of Zimbabwe was elected today as the 10th President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC),...
Sifiso Ngobese
Mar 21, 20252 min read
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