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Part of situation: Rockhampton 2032 Olympic rowing venue dispute (6 clusters)

Fitzroy River approved as Brisbane 2032 Olympic rowing venue

Brisbane 2032 Olympics Fitzroy River Rockhampton rowing venue saltwater crocodiles

The Fitzroy River in Rockhampton, Queensland, has been officially approved as the venue for rowing, para-rowing, canoe sprint, and para-canoe events for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The decision follows an independent technical assessment that concluded the site is suitable for international competition.

The selection has been controversial due to the river being a known habitat for approximately 500 saltwater crocodiles. While the technical assessment focused on water levels, currents, weather, and flood risks, it did not specifically address the crocodile presence. However, officials have stated that emergency management plans are in place to ensure athlete safety.

Some athletes and rowing officials, including three-time Olympic gold medalist Drew Ginn, have expressed concerns regarding the venue. These concerns include the potential impact of crocodiles on safety, the fairness of the course due to river currents, and the logistical challenges of hosting events 600 kilometers from Brisbane. Despite an open letter signed by over 500 rowers requesting an alternative site in southeast Queensland, the Queensland government has moved forward with the Rockhampton location.

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Brisbane 2032 · David Crisafulli · Drew Ginn · Fitzroy River · International Olympic Committee · Jarrod Bleijie · Paddle Worldwide · Queensland Government · Rockhampton · World Rowing

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Ποτάμι με κροκόδειλους επιλέχθηκε για τα αθλήματα κωπηλασίας στους Ολυμπιακούς της Αυστραλίας - Ηλεία Live [www.ilialive.gr]
Ολυμπιακοί Αγώνες: Σε βιότοπο κροκοδείλων οι αγώνες του 2032 [www.sportal.gr]
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2032 Olympics Select Crocodile-Infested River for Rowing Venue — and Athletes Are Already Joking They’ll Go Faster - TMSPN [tmspn.com]
Crocodile-inhabited river approved as Brisbane 2032 Olympic rowing venue | Brisbane Olympic Games 2032 [www.europesays.com]
Kontroverzné rozhodnutie pred OH 2032. Veslári a kanoisti budú súťažiť v rieke, kde žijú krokodíly - Športový magazín [www.sportovymagazin.sk]
Rio com crocodilos sediará provas olímpicas de remo e canoagem em 2032 - UBATÃ NOTÍCIAS :: Bahia [ubatanoticias.com.br]
Rockhampton Ring Road reaches milestones [roadsonline.com.au]
Rockhampton Olympic rowing course: Queensland government faces backlash over refusal to release technical assessment report [www.watoday.com.au]
This Olympic river has 500 crocodiles in it - but that's not the main concern - IndiaVision India News & Information [www.indiavision.com]
Brisbane 2032, ok al fiume dei coccodrilli: gare di canottaggio si faranno sul Fitzroy [quotidianodifoggia.it]
Brisbane 2032, ok al fiume dei coccodrilli: gare di canottaggio si faranno sul Fitzroy [lecodellitorale.it]
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Krokodilfluss als Ruderstrecke für Olympia 2032 bestätigt [www.focus.de]
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Crocodile-ridden river cleared to host Brisbane 2032 Olympic rowing and canoe sprint in Rockhampton [www.emirates247.com]
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Sungai Penuh Buaya Jadi Arena Olimpiade 2032, Atlet Dunia Bergidik [www.cnbcindonesia.com]
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Olympia 2032: Fluss mit Krokodilen wird zur Ruderstrecke [www.mopo.de]
Brisbane 2032 Heads To Crocodile-Inhabited Fitzroy River [www.telesurenglish.net]
Река с крокодили приема състезания на Олимпийските игри през 2032 г. [petel.bg]
Ποτάμι όπου ζουν 500 κροκόδειλοι θα φιλοξενήσει τους αγώνες κωπηλασίας στους Ολυμπιακούς [www.lifo.gr]
Rudern zwischen Salzwasserkrokodilen: Olympia gibt Fluss frei [www.berliner-kurier.de]
Olimpiada din 2032 este trimisă la crocodili [news.yam.md]
2032 Olympics: Canoeing Games To Hold On River With 500 Crocodiles [thewhistler.ng]
JO de Brisbane: provas de remo vão decorrer em rio com 500 crocodilos [maisfutebol.iol.pt]
Rijeka u kojoj živi 500 krokodila odobrena za veslanje na Olimpijadi 2032. [www.oslobodjenje.ba]
Na Olimpijskim igrama 2032. će se veslati na rijeci punoj - krokodila [www.novilist.hr]
Un río lleno de cocodrilos acogerá pruebas en los Juegos Olímpicos de 2032 [www.mundodeportivo.com]
River that is home to 500 crocodiles chosen to host 2032 Olympic rowing and canoe events [www.bbc.co.uk]
Rijeka koja je stanište krokodila odobrena za veslanje na Olimpijskim igrama [6yka.com]
Krokodilfluss ist Ruder- und Kanu-Strecke für Olympia 2032 [www.suedtirolnews.it]
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