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Kirsty Coventry is a two-time Olympic swimming champion. AFP

Coventry becomes first woman to lead IOC

Zimbabwean also first African president of the body after beating six other candidates to succeed Thomas Bach

Seven candidates vie for IOC presidency but it looks a three-horse race

Prince Feisal Al Hussein of Jordan is one of two Arab candidates bidding for the IOC presidency. Getty Images

ExclusivePrince Feisal of Jordan on IOC presidency bid and the value of sport

Johan Eliasch wants women to have a level playing field at the Olympics

UAE's Omar Marzooqi receives his Longines FEI Rising Star award at an award ceremony in Abu Dhabi. Photo: FEI Awards

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