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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