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New I.O.C. President Is the First Woman and First African to Hold Role
Kirsty Coventry was elected after the first round of secret voting by the International Olympic Committee’s membership.
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As a 9-year-old girl, I never thought that I would be standing up here one day getting to give back to this incredible movement of ours. This is not just a huge honor, but it is a reminder of my commitment to every single one of you that I will lead this organization with so much pride, with the values at the core. And I will make all of you very, very proud.
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