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History maker Kirsty lifts Zim… stuns sports world in key race for IOC presidency

ZIMBABWE’S Sports minister Kirsty Coventry has been elected as the new president of the International Olympic Committee, becoming the first woman, first African and youngest person to hold the role. Coventry, who won two Olympic gold medals, replaces German Thomas Bach — who had held the role since 2013. Runner-up Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr won…

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