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Breaking: Olympic authorities sign off on controversial rowing and canoeing venue

Breaking: Olympic authorities sign off on controversial rowing and canoeing venue
ABC Australia Thursday 17 September 2026, 00:09 UTC By Aaron Kelly 1 min read
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International Olympic Committee approves Rockhampton's Fitzroy River rowing course Posted After months of fierce debate, the International Olympic Committee has approved rowing and canoe sprint events to be hosted on Rockhampton's Fitzroy River. "The IOC assessment for the site is complete," Premier David Crisafulli said. "The Fitzroy has passed with flying colours.

International Olympic Committee approves Rockhampton's Fitzroy River rowing course Posted After months of fierce debate, the International Olympic Committee has approved rowing and canoe sprint events to be hosted on Rockhampton's Fitzroy River. "The IOC assessment for the site is complete," Premier David Crisafulli said. "The Fitzroy has passed with flying colours. It's official, signed, sealed and delivered." It comes after World Rowing and Paddle Worldwide also backed an independent technical assessment of the Rockhampton Flatwater course. LoadingABC Capricornia — local news in your inbox Get our local newsletter, delivered free each Friday Your information is being handled in accordance with the ABC Privacy Collection Statement.
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