World ski federation leader Johan Eliasch has been ousted in a tight presidential election. It has come after a campaign led by the sport’s heartland nations in Europe and North America that was backed by top skiers including Mikaela Shiffrin.

It's rare in Olympic sports politics for a sitting president to be challenged in an election after just one full term in office

Star athletes are calling for change. The incumbent isn't giving up easily. And it comes at a critical time for the future of winter sports.