For the first time, a woman will lead global sports governance. Former Olympic champion swimmer from Zimbabwe, Kirsty Coventry, was elected as the president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in Greece. The IOC was founded in 1894 by Pierre de Coubertin to revive the ancient Greek Olympics. Its headquarters is in Lausanne, Switzerland. The International Olympic Committee (IOC)’s mission is "Building a Better World through Sport." It governs the Summer, Winter, and Youth Olympic Games. It oversees National Olympic Committees (NOCs) worldwide. It ensures adherence to the Olympic Charter.
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