Lifelong role ensures an Olympic win for Coates

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

Michael BlebyDeputy property editor

May 11, 2020 – 12.01am

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Saturday was a day of triumph for Matt Carroll.

The AOC chief executive told the world that Australia’s peak Olympic body made a record profit of $5.4 million in 2019.

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Michael BlebyDeputy property editorMichael Bleby covers commercial and residential property, with a focus on housing and finance, construction, design & architecture. He also dabbles in the business of sport. Michael is based in Melbourne.