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Crocodile-inhabited river approved as Brisbane 2032 Olympic rowing venue

The Guardian Sport Thursday 17 September 2026, 04:39 UTC By Australian Associated Press 1 min read
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International Olympic Committee endorses Fitzroy River courseWorld Rowing and Paddle Worldwide back Australian venueA crocodile habitat has been given the green light to host 2032 rowing after the controversial site passed an assessment “with flying colours”. Olympic authorities on Thursday confirmed they had approved central Queensland’s Fitzroy River as a Brisbane Games venue, ending months of debate.

  • International Olympic Committee endorses Fitzroy River course

  • World Rowing and Paddle Worldwide back Australian venue

A crocodile habitat has been given the green light to host 2032 rowing after the controversial site passed an assessment “with flying colours”.

Olympic authorities on Thursday confirmed they had approved central Queensland’s Fitzroy River as a Brisbane Games venue, ending months of debate.

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