The Olympics’ own Conclave begins – as hotly contested race for IOC president reaches climax
Down the Ionian coast is the International Olympic Committee's own Conclave today – and its most contested presidential election in its history after a campaign cloaked in secrecy.
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Lord Sebastian Coe is one of seven running to succeed Thomas Bach – and looks a possible disruptor. File pic: Reuters
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Kirsty Coventry, double Olympic champion swimmer and now Zimbabwe's sports minister. Pic: Reuters
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Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr, a Spanish financier whose father previously ran the IOC. Pic: Reuters
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Johan Eliasch, the president of the International Ski and Snowboard Federation. Pic: Reuters
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David Lappartient, French cycling federation president who oversaw the launch of Olympic Esports. Pic: Reuters
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Morinari Watanabe, Japanese head of gymnastics globally. Pic: Reuters
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