Kirsty Leigh Coventry Seward (née Coventry; born 16 September 1983) is a Zimbabwean swimmer and politician currently serving as the Minister of Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation in the Cabinet of Zimbabwe since September 2018.

23 hours ago · Candidate to the presidency of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Kirsty Coventry speaks during a press conference following a presentation before their fellow IOC members in Lausanne, Switzerland, Thursday, Jan 30, 2025 (Fabrice Coffrini/Pool Photo via AP)

3 days ago · Zimbabwe’s Kirsty Coventry is the first woman to run for the presidency and she would also be the first person from Africa to hold the position.

Jan 23, 2025 · Kirsty Coventry is aiming to succeed Germany's Thomas Bach as president of the International Olympic Committee. Kirsty Coventry hopes to "challenge the status quo" at...

Jan 29, 2025 · Former swimming great Kirsty Coventry says she sees no problem in being a candidate to become the most powerful person in sport despite being a minister in the Zimbabwean government whose election in 2023 was described as neither "free nor fair." The two-time Olympic gold medallist -- she has seven medals in all -- has been sports minister of ...

Jan 28, 2025 · IOC member Kirsty Coventry is also Zimbabwe’s sports minister and is one of seven candidates to run for the most powerful post in world sport. PHOTO: REUTERS. UPDATED Jan 28, 2025, 02:40 PM.

Oct 7, 2024 · Zimbabwe’s Olympic gold medallist Kirsty Coventry is battling to become the International Olympic Committee (IOC) president. While her swimming prowess is stellar, her political legacy is controversial. If elected, she would be the first female and African head of …

Nov 12, 2024 · Zimbabwe’s Minister of Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation Kirsty Coventry is making an historic bid to lead the International Olympic Committee (IOC), hoping to become the first female president of the organization in its 130-year history.

Kirsty is a role model and hugely inspirational figure for many women and young people across Africa and the world of sport. Affectionately known as Zimbabwe's 'Golden Girl', Kirsty continues to invest her time and experience in Africa. She is a member of the ANOCA Athlete's Commis

Kirsty Coventry will be remembered for her multi-event talent and enduring legacy as a major factor in international competition. But she’ll also be remembered as an inspiration, proving that greatness comes from all places.