Seven candidates in the IOC presidential election came to the most sacred Olympic site on Tuesday, two days before the contest to elect a new leader. Rain at Ancient Olympia meant the ceremonial opening of the four-day meeting could not take place at the Temple of Hera where the Olympic flame is lit before each Summer Games and Winter Games edition.

Here's a preview of what to expect, who's running, and why Canadians should care: The candidates. Seven people are vying for the presidency, with many seeing Sebastian Coe, Juan A