Harare, March 24 -- International Olympic Committee (IOC) President-elect Kirsty Coventry on Sunday received a heroine's welcome upon her return to her home nation of Zimbabwe.
"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for walking on this journey with me because all of you have played a significant role in doing that. And this is not just my success, it is our success," said Coventry during her welcome reception at Harare Airport.
On Thursday, Coventry was elected as the 10th president of the IOC, making history as the first woman and the first African to lead the IOC.
"We broke down so many barriers in that vote, and I want to thank all my IOC colleagues for giving me that faith, and giving me that confidence and giving me their trust," sa...