Kirsty was appointed as Minister of Youth, Sport, Art and Recreation by the President of Zimbabwe in September 2018, four days after she found out she was pregnant with her first child. As an independent person who has never before been involved with politics, it came as a surprise but an enormous honour to serve.
Read MoreIn 2012, Kirsty was elected to the International Olympic Committee's Athletes' Commission, a tremendous honor with a enormous responsibility. She will serve as a Member for eight years.
Read MoreAs an athlete committee member Kirsty is responsible for bringing the input of athletes’ experience to FINA and to collaborate in the Technical Rules proposals and amendments for each discipline, and to be in contact with athletes and bring forward their suggestions and remarks. Find out more here.
Read MoreThe World Anti-Doping Agency was founded with the aim of bringing consistency to anti-doping policies and regulations within sporting organizations and governments across the world. Kirsty sits on the Foundation board and on the Athletes Committee.
Read MoreKirsty’s role as Vice President of the Zimbabwe Olympic Committee gives her the opportunity to work closely with all stakeholders to help ensure Zimbabwe athletes are fully supported. Her 20 plus years of being an International Elite Athlete has given her a unique perspective and she is looking forward to imparting that knowledge to Zimbabwe's future sporting stars. Kirsty will also be the Chef De Mission for the Zimbabwe delegation at the Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires in 2018.
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