Kirsty Coventry, first woman to lead the IOC, takes office

🚨 VIDEO NEWS RELEASE Olympic history at the IOC: Thomas Bach passes presidency to Kirsty Coventry. 📽 Video News Release available on the IOC Newsroom: newsroom.olympics.com/r/1659 pic.x.com/B6aRRNdUyg

With gratitude and confidence, Thomas Bach hands over the key of Olympic House to Kirsty Coventry, the 10th President of the International Olympic Committee. pic.x.com/3fBrmpN0Ys

The end of an era marks the beginning of a new one. 🌟   As Thomas Bach’s time as IOC President comes to a close, he officially passed the torch to Kirsty Coventry during a symbolic and emotional ceremony at the Olympic House on Olympic Day. 🙌   She now steps into the role, pic.x.com/1RL6uxlGtR

They key is here already, history will be written today in Olympic House in Lausanne, Switzerland. The 9th IOC President Thomas Bach will handover the key to the 10th IOC President Kirsty Coventry. Follow the ceremony live, starting soon: www.youtube.com/live/DNLjR3OncbM?si=KNeD7ftUS19nCwn0 pic.x.com/oIfDFjODmJ