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.

2 days ago · Former swimming great Kirsty Coventry says she sees no problem in being a candidate to become the most powerful person in sport despite being a minister in the Zimbabwean government whose election ...

Jan 23, 2025 · Kirsty Coventry is aiming to succeed Germany's Thomas Bach as president of the International Olympic Committee Kirsty Coventry hopes to "challenge the status quo" at the International Olympic ...

4 days ago · IOC member Kirsty Coventry is also Zimbabwe’s sports minister and is one of seven candidates to run for the most powerful post in world sport. PHOTO: REUTERS. UPDATED Jan 28, 2025, 11:14 AM.

Oct 7, 2024 · 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 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

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.

Kirsty Leigh Coventry Seward (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. A former Olympic swimmer and world record holder, she is the most decorated Olympian from Africa.

Kirsty Coventry is Zimbabwe’s top Olympian, having won seven of the country’s eight Olympic medals to date. One of the world’s top backstroke and medley swimmers, she won three medals in the 2004 Olympics, including a gold in the 200 m backstroke.

7-time Olympic medalist Kirsty Coventry, 39, was re-appointed as the Sports Minister of Zimbabwe earlier this month. She has held the role since September 2018 and faced a significant challenge...