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

2024年10月7日 · 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 …

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.

6 天之前 · 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.

2025年2月3日 · 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.

2024年11月12日 · 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.

2025年1月30日 · Kirsty Coventry, former Olympic swimming champion and Zimbabwean sports minister, is vying for the IOC presidency. If elected, she would be the first woman and African to hold the position, despite controversy over Zimbabwe's recent elections.