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After historic Olympic election comes leadership issues for IOC president Kirsty Coventry
After the stunning election win comes the sober business of leading the International Olympic Committee for Kirsty CoventryABC News - 2d -
Kirsty Coventry elected president of the International Olympic Committee
Kirsty Coventry has been elected president of the International Olympic CommitteeABC News - 3d -
A look at the seven candidates in the International Olympic Committee presidential election
A look at the seven candidates in the International Olympic Committee presidential election on ThursdayABC News - 4d -
Kirsty Coventry elected first woman president of Olympic movement
Zimbabwean Kirsty Coventry became the first woman and African to be elected president of the International Olympic Committee on Thursday, declaring it to be an "extraordinary moment"."This is an ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Kirsty Coventry Is Elected President of International Olympic Committee
Ms. Coventry, a former Olympic swimming champion who has been Zimbabwe’s sports minister, faces urgent issues including the rights of transgender athletes and the challenges posed by the climate ...The New York Times - 3d -
Kirsty Coventry elected IOC president and is first woman, first African to lead global Olympic body
Kirsty Coventry was elected president of the International Olympic Committee on Thursday and became the first woman and first African to get perhaps the biggest job in world sports.NBC News - 3d -
A look at the seven candidates in the International Olympic Committee presidential election
A two-time Olympic champion runner in the 1,500 meters; led the winning bid and organizing of the 2012 London Olympics; the president for a decade of track body World Athletics; his former jobs ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Kirsty Coventry elected as first woman and first African to lead IOC
Kirsty Coventry has been elected president of the International Olympic Committee.CBS News - 3d -
Kirsty Coventry elected as first woman and first African to lead IOC
Kirsty Coventry has been elected president of the International Olympic Committee.CBS News - 3d -
Kirsty Coventry elected as first woman and first African to lead IOC
Kirsty Coventry has been elected president of the International Olympic Committee.CBS News - 3d -
Coventry the first woman elected as IOC pres.
Kirsty Coventry has been elected president of the International Olympic Committee, becoming the first woman and first African to hold the post.ESPN - 3d -
Kirsty Coventry becomes first woman to lead International Olympic Committee
Zimbabwean Kirsty Coventry became the first woman and African to be elected president of the International Olympic Committee on Thursday, saying it was an "extraordinary moment"."This is an ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
So it’s victory for Kirsty Coventry in the IOC elections. Who says cards with a rigged deck isn’t an Olympic sport? | Marina Hyde
The Zimbabwean has global sport’s top job but Britain’s Sebastian Coe was snubbed, and with good reason: he might have changed things. Congratulations to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) ...The Guardian - 2d -
IOC candidate Samaranch sees diplomacy with Trump as key priority ahead of 2028 LA Olympics
Meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump should be high on the agenda of the next IOC leader, according to a strong candidate to win the Olympic body’s presidential election next week. “It has to ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Kirsty Coventry elected first female president of International Olympic Committee
Kirsty Coventry succeeds Thomas Bach, whose term ended after 12 years in the role.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Zimbabwe’s Kirsty Coventry elected to lead the International Olympic Committee
First woman IOC president could preside over Utah’s 2034 Winter Games.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Zimbabwe sports minister elected first female Olympics president
Kirsty Coventry defeats Sebastian Coe and Juan Antonio Samaranch in secret ballotFinancial Times - 3d -
Greenland's opposition party wins legislative election
Greenland's center-right Demokraatit Party won in its parliamentary elections. It comes after President Trump made statements on Greenland's future. Kim Hjelmgaard, a reporter with USA Today, joins ...CBS News - Mar. 12 -
Olympic contest to pick IOC president is quirky and controlled by tight campaign and voting rules
The IOC is the undisputed champion of running the most tightly managed sports election, one compared by veteran Olympic watchers to a conclave to pick a pope. The voters themselves will get ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
What to know about Mark Carney, elected next Canadian prime minister
Mark Carney, a former central banker, won his Liberal Party's election in a landslide Sunday and will replace Justin Trudeau as prime minister of Canada. He will be sworn into office in the coming ...The Hill - Mar. 10 -
The M.V.P. Race in the N.B.A. Is Coming Down to the Wire Between 2 Players
This will be the equivalent of the men’s 100-meter dash at the 2024 Olympics, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
On eve of Olympic election, IOC presidential candidate Samaranch plays down emerging favorite status
With perception growing he can become the next IOC president Thursday, Juan Antonio Samaranch played down his possible status as favorite on the eve of voting. The most open presidential contest ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Ancient Olympia hosts IOC candidates and voters two days ahead of presidential contest
Seven candidates in the IOC presidential election came to the most sacred Olympic site two days before the contest Thursday to elect a new leaderABC News - 5d -
IOC candidate Samaranch sees diplomacy with Trump as key priority ahead of 2028 LA Olympics
One of the strong candidates to win the IOC's presidential election next week says meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump should be high on the winner's agendaABC News - Mar. 14 -
Romania bans far-right frontrunner from presidential election
Ruling against Călin Georgescu comes despite US call for country to respect voters’ wishesFinancial Times - Mar. 9 -
Kirsty Coventry named new IOC president as Coe denied in election vote – live
Former Zimbabwean swimmer wins vote in round one Inside the Olympic conclave | And feel free to mail Simon In addition to the seven candidates a total of eight IOC members will not be ...The Guardian - 3d -
Kendrick Lamar a 'fair bet' to be part of the 2028 Olympic festivities in Los Angeles, per event organizers
The 'Not Like Us' rapper is coming off his Super Bowl LIX performanceCBS Sports - 3d -
Hundreds of Olympians call on IOC candidates to make climate top priority
Just days before the International Olympic Committee (IOC) elects a new president in Greece more than 400 athletes on Friday called on the future leader of the body to strengthen its action for the ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
View from Africa: how Kirsty Coventry will handle sport’s biggest job at the IOC
Incoming president owes her position to political support but is promising a collective and sustainable approach. The International Olympic Committee’s president-elect, Kirsty Coventry , did not ...The Guardian - 1d -
Comcast expands partnership with Olympics, extends media rights through 2036
Comcast gained the rights to broadcast the Olympic Games through 2036 as part of a new $3 billion agreement with the International Olympic Committee.CNBC - Mar. 13 -
Barcelona to finish season at Olympic Stadium
Barcelona on Thursday informed its fans that the club will finish the season at Olympic Stadium where they will play all remaining LaLiga and Champions League matches as construction at Spotify ...ESPN - 2d -
Boxing recommended to stay on Olympic program for LA 2028 by IOC Executive Board
Boxing is an IOC members vote away from staying on the Olympic program.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Comcast expands partnership with Olympics, extends media rights through 2036
Comcast and the International Olympic Committee have agreed on a new deal that expands the company’s broadcast reach and extends its media rights for the Olympic Games through 2036.NBC News - Mar. 13 -
Runcorn by-election could be proof of concept for Reform UK
Crucial vote is opportunity for Farage’s party to hone its election-winning machineFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
Stock market moves since Trump's election
Major U.S. indexes and DJT stock performance since election day.CNBC - Mar. 14 -
Comcast, IOC reach multibillion dollar agreement on Olympic broadcast rights
Comcast has reached a multiyear agreement with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to broadcast the games on all platforms in the United States for the Olympic Games through to 2036, meaning ...The Hill - Mar. 13 -
IOC board puts boxing back on the Olympic program for LA in 2028
Boxing is set to be on the program for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles after years of disputes over how the sport is run. International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach said Monday that ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Scotland skip Jackson 'excited' at Olympic prospects
Scotland skip Sophie Jackson believes her rink can be "excited" about their Winter Olympic prospects despite being knocked out in the play-off round at the World Women's Curling Championship in ...Yahoo Sports - 9h -
Trump critic wins Greenland election
The center-right Demokraatit Party won the most votes in Greenland's parliamentary elections, a surprise result as the territory went to the polls in the shadow of President Trump's stated goal of ...CBS News - Mar. 12 -
Comcast signs $3-billion deal to keep Olympics on NBC through 2036
The contract extension will allow NBCUniversal to broadcast the 2034 Olympic Games in Salt Lake City on NBC and streaming service PeacockLos Angeles Times - Mar. 13
