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John Coates holds court at last AOC farewell

The Olympic movement describes itself as a family. And there was a decidedly clannish air as the extended family gathered at the Darling Harbour Sofitel on Saturday night to farewell retiring Australian Olympic Committee president John Coates.

John Coates bowed out as Australian Olympic Committee president at the Darling Harbour Sofitel in Sydney. AP

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Myriam Robin is a senior writer based in the Melbourne newsroom. She has previously been a Rear Window columnist and editor, and before that reported on financial markets and media. Connect with Myriam on Twitter. Email Myriam at myriam.robin@afr.com

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