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Australia’s Olympic bosses have saluted Kirsty Coventry’s historic election as IOC president, declaring the appointment will resonate with a young generation of athletes. The Australian Olympic Committee also said it was looking forward to working alongside the 41-year-old and her team in delivering “the best possible” Olympics in Brisbane in 2032.
“And she is well positioned to lead the International Olympic Committee in this next exciting phase for the organisation. “She is a contemporary athlete, her fifth and final Games was in Rio in 2016, not long ago, so she will resonate with the athletes of today which is absolutely vital for our Olympic Movement. “Kirsty is an authentic leader and passionate about creating opportunities for the athletes of the world.
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