She became the first women and African to be elected as President of Olympic Committee.
Key points about Kirsty Coventry:
- Kirsty Coventry, born on September 16, 1983, is a celebrated Zimbabwean swimmer .
- She is known for her achievements in the pool and contributions to sports in Zimbabwe .
- Coventry attended the University of Arkansas, which was pivotal in developing her skills for international competitions .
- She made her Olympic debut in 2000 . At the 2004 Athens Olympics, she won three gold medals and one silver medal, becoming the first African woman to win gold in swimming at the Olympics .
- She has won multiple medals at the World Swimming Championships, including seven golds .
- Throughout her career, Kirsty broke numerous national and African records, inspiring young athletes in Zimbabwe and across Africa .
- Coventry retired from competitive swimming in 2016, leaving a legacy as one of Africa’s greatest swimmers .
- She founded the Kirsty Coventry Academy to nurture young talent in swimming and other sports .
- In 2018, she was elected as a Member of Parliament in Zimbabwe, focusing on improving sports infrastructure and promoting health and fitness among the youth .
- Coventry has received numerous accolades, including being named the African Sportswoman of the Year multiple times .
- In a historic achievement, Coventry was elected as the president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) .
- Robert Mugabe gave her $100,000 in cash on state television after her triumph in Beijing .
- She is the first female president .
- she hails from Zimbabwe and also sport minister of Zimbabwe
- she is two time Olympic swimming champion.
- she is also the youngest ever elected to the most powerful person in sport governance.
