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LA 2028 Olympics add new events in swimming, gymnastics, track; more female spots for first time
In track, the mixed 4x100m makes its major championship debut at the first World Athletics Ultimate Championship in 2026 ...
IOC approves more women’s teams, new swimming events in adds to L.A. Olympics
The IOC is expanding the Olympic women's soccer and 3X3 basketball tournaments in 2028 while adding several new events in ...
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New IOC president is first woman, first African to lead global Olympic body
COSTA NAVARINO, Greece — Kirsty Coventry was elected president of the International Olympic Committee on Thursday and became the first woman and ... two-time Olympic swimming gold medalist ...
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Kirsty Coventry elected IOC president, becoming first woman and first African to lead the Olympic body
Kirsty Coventry was elected president of the International Olympic Committee on Thursday and became the first woman and first ... minister and two-time Olympic swimming gold medalist said.
Khaleej Times20d
Kirsty Coventry becomes first woman to lead International Olympic Committee
Zimbabwean Kirsty Coventry became the first woman and ... International Olympic Committee on Thursday, saying it was an "extraordinary moment". At 41, the two-time Olympic swimming champion ...
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Kirsty Coventry elected IOC president and is first woman, first African to lead global Olympic body
COSTA NAVARINO, Greece (AP) — Kirsty Coventry was elected president of the International Olympic Committee on Thursday and became the first woman and ... two-time Olympic swimming gold medalist ...