Fitzroy River approved as 2032 Olympic rowing venue despite concerns
5 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 1:33 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
The Fitzroy River in Rockhampton has been approved as the venue for rowing and canoeing at the 2032 Brisbane Olympics. This decision follows a thorough assessment by governing bodies World Rowing and Paddle Worldwide, which deemed the river fit for competition. Concerns regarding safety due to crocodiles, flooding risks, and technical conditions were raised, though the assessment focused on ensuring fair competition. Preparations continue as organizers plan to address any potential crocodile sightings and enhance event logistics in the region.
- •Fitzroy River selected for 2032 Olympics rowing and canoeing events
- •Independent assessment confirmed the river's suitability for competition
- •Concerns exist over crocodile presence and flooding risks
- •Organizers will implement safety protocols for crocodile sightings
- •Preparations for the Olympic Games are ongoing in Rockhampton
- 1:33 PMYahoo Sports — River Home to 500 Crocodiles Chosen as 2032 Olympic Rowing Venue: ‘I’d Row Faster’
- 9:12 AMYahoo Sports — River home to 500 crocodiles chosen as Olympic rowing venue
- 9:03 AMBBC Sport — River home to 500 crocodiles chosen as Olympic rowing venue
- 4:39 AMThe Guardian Sport — Crocodile-inhabited river approved as Brisbane 2032 Olympic rowing venue
- 2:43 AMYahoo Sports — Croc-habitat gets green light for 2032 Olympic rowing
"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. Continue reading...
"A river home to crocodiles was approved Thursday as the 2032 Brisbane Olympics rowing and canoeing venue by the sport's governing bodies after a "thorough and robust assessment".But an independent assessment declared it fit for purpose and it was endorsed by governing bodies World Rowing and Paddle Worldwide (formerly International Canoe Federation), along with Olympic organisers.
"A river that is home to about 500 saltwater crocodiles is given the OK to host Olympic and Paralympic rowing and canoeing events at the 2032 Brisbane Games.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 1:33 PMRiver Home to 500 Crocodiles Chosen as 2032 Olympic Rowing Venue: ‘I’d Row Faster’
The Rockhampton Regional Council describes the area as a “known crocodile habitat”
- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 9:12 AMRiver home to 500 crocodiles chosen as Olympic rowing venue
A river that is home to about 500 saltwater crocodiles is given the OK to host Olympic and Paralympic rowing and canoeing events at the 2032 Brisbane Games.
- BBC SportSep 17, 2026, 9:03 AMRiver home to 500 crocodiles chosen as Olympic rowing venue
A river that is home to about 500 saltwater crocodiles is given the OK to host Olympic and Paralympic rowing and canoeing events at the 2032 Brisbane Games.
- The Guardian SportSep 17, 2026, 4:39 AMCrocodile-inhabited river approved as Brisbane 2032 Olympic rowing venue
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. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 2:43 AMCroc-habitat gets green light for 2032 Olympic rowing
A river home to crocodiles was approved Thursday as the 2032 Brisbane Olympics rowing and canoeing venue by the sport's governing bodies after a "thorough and robust assessment".But an independent assessment declared it fit for purpose and it was endorsed by governing bodies World Rowing and Paddle Worldwide (formerly International Canoe Federation), along with Olympic organisers.
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