Four-time Olympian Tricia Smith elected COC president

Four-time Olympian Tricia Smith has been elected as the Canadian Olympic Committee's new president, the organization announced Sunday. 

Smith, a B.C.-based lawyer and businesswoman, was named COC's interim president when Marcel Aubut left his post on Oct. 3 after a formal complaint alleging sexual harassment against him.

Smith beat out high performance coach and laywer Peter Lawless for the position by a vote of 80 board members in Montreal.

Smith — a recipient of the Order of Canada — had been vice president of the Canadian Olympic Committee since 2009.

Lawless will continue on as the organization's vice president.

.@TeamCanada congratulations to our new COC president Tricia Smith. I'm looking forward to working for her as we go fwd to Rio and beyond

— @prlawless1

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Smith won silver at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics in coxless pairs with teammate Elizabeth Craig.

Smith ran against Aubut for president in 2009. After the Aubut scandal, Smith told reporters her focus would be on creating "a safe environment for our athletes, coaches, staff, volunteers and all those in the Olympic family. I am personally committed to making that family safer and healthier."

Smith outlined her objectives on her website while campaigning for president, including three pillars focusing on leadership, sport and funding.

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