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When Kirsty Coventry won her first Olympic medal around 20 years ago in the Greek capital Athens, it was a symbol of unity for her home country, Zimbabwe, which was in turmoil at the time. Fast forward to 20 March 2025, she has become one of the most powerful women in the world, with her incredible first-round knockout victory in the IOC presidential election – also in Greece – being described as a sign of unity.
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“I’m honoured to have been successful here in Athens in 2004. Greece seems to be my lucky charm,” she said in a live TV interview with IOC Media – just before her scheduled press conference.
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In her victory speech, Coventry emphasised: “Sport has an unmatched power to unite, inspire and create opportunities for all, and I am committed to making sure we harness that power to its fullest. The future of the Olympic movement is bright, and I can’t wait to get started.”
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