The new position of honorary life president ensures John Coates’ continued domination of Australia’s Olympic movement and sets him up for what he sees as his final legacy – the south-east Queensland bid for the 2032 summer Games.
President of the Australian Olympic Committee John Coates speaks to the media on Saturday. Cameron Spencer/Getty Images
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