IOC Announces Candidates to Succeed Bach

Seven candidates, including two former Olympic champions and a Middle Eastern prince, are vying to succeed Thomas Bach as president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The candidates are Kirsty Coventry, Sebastian Coe, Prince Feisal al Hussein, Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr., David Lappartient, Morinari Watanabe, and Johan Eliasch. Kirsty Coventry is the only female candidate and would be a historic choice for an organization that has had only male presidents in its 130-year history. The election will take place in March 2025 in ancient Olympia, Greece. The diverse pool includes leaders from various sports federations, signaling a potentially transformative period for the IOC.