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.

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

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 …

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...

1 day ago · On March 20, the IOC’s 110 members will gather at a coastal resort in Greece to cast their votes for one of seven people: Prince Feisal al Hussein, president of the Jordan Olympic Committee; Sebastian Coe of Great Britain, president of World Athletics; Kirsty Coventry, the sports minister of Zimbabwe; Johan Eliasch, a Swedish-British national ...

5 days 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)

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.

Feb 3, 2025 · SPORTS minister Kirsty Coventry’s grassroots appeal and focus on inclusivity and innovation have set her apart in her promising run to lead the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Coventry, Africa’s most celebrated Olympian, is also making history with her bid to become the first female president of the Switzerland headquartered IOC. ...

Kirsty Coventry is Zimbabwe’s top Olympian, having won seven of the country’s eight Olympic medals to date. One of the world’s top backstroke and medley swimmers, she won three medals in the 2004 Olympics, including a gold in the 200 m backstroke.

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.