There were two old codgers on the golf course. On the first hole, Bob tells Bill that he’d just won a bronze medal at the Masters’ games. The two play on.
On the second hole, Bill asks Bob how many contestants were in his event. Bob replies: three.
In the case of Brisbane securing the right to host the 2032 summer Olympic and Paralympic Games, the odds were even better.
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