Sebastian Coe expresses optimism as the election for the next president of the International Olympic Committee approaches its conclusion. Among seven candidates, Coe is a leading contender alongside Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr. and Kirsty Coventry, who seeks to be the first female president. Coe has engaged thoughtfully with voters, emphasizing a manifesto that balances the past with purposeful change. Meanwhile, Coventry champions the idea of a female leadership, and Samaranch reflects on his personal journey, indicating a competitive race driven by legacy and future aspirations.
I feel there is momentum, he said. I have enjoyed the campaign and the discussions I have had. I have listened a lot and I've heard about what members are concerned about and what they would like to change.
Well, I'm biased, so I'm going to say yes, she said. She refused to be drawn on suggestions that the IOC president, Thomas Bach, had been lobbying for her behind the scenes, much to the consternation of some of the other candidates.
I can promise you that I will be working until the very last second, he said. The journey has been an incredible experience for myself, a personal effort that I will always cherish. But now I want to win.
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