On Thursday, the election for the new president of the International Olympic Committee takes place at Costa Navarino, with seven contenders vying for the position. Key candidates include Sebastian Coe, David Lappartient, Juan Antonio Samaranch Junior, and Kirsty Coventry among others. Each candidate brings unique qualifications and visions for the future of the IOC.
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