COC president Tricia Smith among eight individuals elected as members of IOC

RIO DE JANEIRO — Tricia Smith has another job title.

The president of the Canadian Olympic Committee was among eight individuals elected as members of the International Olympic Committee on Thursday.

Smith becomes the third Canadian to serve on the IOC, joining six-time Olympian Hayley Wickenheiser and longtime member Dick Pound.

“It’s an honour and tremendous opportunity to have been nominated and elected by the IOC,” Smith said. “I look forward to working within the Movement and will continue to advocate for the true Olympic ideals and for sport that is clean, fair and executed with the utmost integrity.”

Both Wickenheiser and Pound welcomed Smith into the IOC fold.

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“I’m excited to have Tricia join myself and Dick as a member of the IOC,” Wickenheiser said. “Canada has some of the best sporting leaders in the world and to have another Canadian in the mix is fantastic.

“Tricia is a strong, insightful leader and will bring wisdom and integrity to the table.”

Added Pound: “Tricia is an outstanding Canadian leader and she will bring incredible experience and perspective to the IOC. Her tireless work in the sport world throughout her career is a testament to her passion and dedication and I have full confidence she will bring that same enthusiasm with her as we work together toward growing the Olympic movement.”

The Canadian Press