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IOC Presidential Election Underway to Determine Thomas Bach's Successor

Seven candidates, including Sebastian Coe, Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr., and Kirsty Coventry, vie for the influential role in a secret ballot expected to conclude today.

Olympic Rings are pictured in front of The Olympic House, headquarters of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) at the opening of the executive board meeting of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), in Lausanne, Switzerland September 8, 2022.Laurent Gillieron/Pool via REUTERS
Olympics - 144th IOC Session - Costa Navarino, Pylos, Greece - March 20, 2025 Candidate to the presidency of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Kirsty Coventry waits for the results of the presidency during the 144th IOC Session REUTERS/Louisa Gouliamaki

Overview

  • The election is taking place at the Costa Navarino resort in Greece, with 106 of 109 eligible IOC members casting votes.
  • The new IOC president will serve an eight-year term, with the possibility of a four-year renewal, succeeding Thomas Bach after his 12-year tenure.
  • Sebastian Coe, Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr., and Kirsty Coventry are considered frontrunners in one of the most competitive elections in IOC history.
  • Kirsty Coventry’s candidacy could make her the first woman and first African to lead the IOC, reflecting a push for greater diversity.
  • The election process involves multiple elimination rounds in a secret ballot until one candidate secures an absolute majority of votes.