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Fitzroy River Named As 2032 Olympic Rowing Venue Despite Crocodiles
Reported by Tanvi Pillai (Section Editor) Β· Google News - Australia Sports Β·
Verified β Confirmed by a second source: BBC Sport
Confirmed by a second source: BBC Sport
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UPDATE - follow-up to Crocodile-inhabited river approved as Brisbane 2032 Olympic rowing venue - The Guardian: Organisers have locked in the Fitzroy River as the official venue for rowing and canoe events at the 2032 Olympic Games. The river is home to a population of 500 crocodiles. Officials dismissed safety fears surrounding the animals, stating that the rocky rowing course passed its assessment with flying colours.
