'As a child I dreamt of being an Olympian': Michelle Yeoh elected to International Olympic Committee

She was elected in a 67-9 vote by secret ballot in the Olympic body's 141st session in Mumbai, India, and summoned by Princess Nora of Liechtenstein, the longest serving IOC member at 39 years, to take her oath.

"I understand the power that sport has to inspire people, change their lives and improve the world — and this is why I am so excited to become an IOC Member.": "I remember when someone asked me, 'How did you become an actress?' I always said, 'I never dreamt of being an actress, but as a child I always dreamt of being an Olympian'."

Michelle gained fame for her action roles in the 1990s, including Police Story 3: Super Cop , where she acted alongside Jackie Chan.

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