Ian Chesterman takes over from John Coates as AOC president
Ian Chesterman will lead the Australian Olympic Committee for the next three years after being voted in as president, replacing John Coates who exited the role after 32 years on Saturday.
AOC vice president Mr Chesterman won 67 of the 93 votes cast by sporting federations and other delegates at the Australian Olympic Committee’s annual general meeting in Sydney, putting him ahead of rival Mark Stockwell, who drew 26 votes.
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