Lord Coe faces a seven-way fight to lead the Olympic movement in Thursday’s presidential election in Greece. Lawrence Ostlere delves behind the scenes in the race for the most powerful job in sport
The IOC is holding a secret election in Greece to choose Thomas Bach's successor as president. Seven candidates, including Lord Coe, are vying for the position, which holds significant sway in sport and global politics. The election involves 109 IOC members from diverse backgrounds voting in person after a campaign with no open debates or public endorsements. While Bach's preference is speculated to be Kirsty Coventry, other contenders like Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr. are also considered strong. The election's outcome is uncertain despite the diverse and experienced candidate pool.
