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...or strong hints, which are sometimes too revealing.

Fgsltw, the letters are split into two evenly sized words and lead to a reasonably well-known place.

Thanks malone, can I clarify I have the correct letters..
Depnssomwo

Yes, fgs...

Thanks I’ve got the place, highlighted it in the grid in the appropriate shape.
The numbers I’ve got are 18 40 20 what do they mean?

You need both clue numbers for each of the pairs so 18... 20 17... 40 1..

That should be enough to get you to the end

You haven't listed the numbers completely correctly. You should have what follows 40 and then what follows 20. The 40... is one hint, the 20...bit is another. And 18 will take you to the biggest hint.

Thanks, got the winner, found winner in grid. Now about the two important men? Badge pair?

I understand “bridge pair” can give name of winner but how do I find the two important men?

Think of the two most important men in this sort of event, and find the relevant names for the year. Then stare at the dummy clue for a few seconds...