Sebastian Coe among 7 IOC members to enter race to succeed Thomas Bach as president

Published September 16, 2024 4:18 PM

AP Sports Writer

GENEVA (AP) — Two former Olympic champions are in the race to be the next IOC president. So is a prince of a Middle East kingdom and a former IOC president’s son. The global leaders of cycling, gymnastics and skiing also are in play. The International Olympic Committee has published a list of seven members who want to be candidates. Only one is a woman. The election is in March to succeed outgoing president Thomas Bach. The applicants include two-time gold medalists Sebastian Coe and Kirsty Coventry. Also, IOC vice president Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr. and board member Prince Feisal of Jordan.

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