Crocodile-inhabited river approved as Brisbane 2032 Olympic rowing venue

A paddler on the Fitzroy River in Rockhampton, Queensland. The IOC has approved the venue as the rowing and canoe course for the Brisbane 2032 Games. A paddler on the Fitzroy River in Rockhampton, Queensland. The IOC has approved the venue as the rowing and canoe course for the Brisbane 2032 Games. Brisbane Olympic Games 2032 Crocodile-inhabited river approved as Brisbane 2032 Olympic rowing venue International Olympic Committee endorses Fitzroy River course

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Prefer the Guardian on Google 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.

“The Fitzroy has passed with flying colours,” he said. “It’s official, signed, sealed and delivered.”