This Olympic river has 500 crocodiles in it - but that's not the main concern
Queensland's Fitzroy River has been selected for the 2032 Games, despite concerns over the course - and its inhabitants.
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Notable Quotes
"We've never had any media wanting to attend before."
— Anthea O'Loughlin , Executive
"Personally, I'm not fearful of the Australian animals but I've never had a crocodile near me."
— Drew Ginn , Athlete
"It is a group of interstate and overseas elites who are trying to bully their way because they don't want to go to regional Queensland and that's not right."
— David Crisafulli , Politician
"Based on the extensive analysis undertaken, we now know that the Fitzroy River is capable of providing fair competition conditions during the period of the Games."
— Jean-Christophe Rolland , Athlete
Key People
Anthea O'Loughlin is the head of Rowing Queensland.
David Crisafulli is the state premier of Queensland.
Australian rower with three Olympic gold medals.
World Rowing President.
Moritz Petri is the president of the German rowing body.
Simon Wickham is the chief executive of Rowing New Zealand.
President of Paddle Worldwide.
Tom Solesbury is the chief executive of British Rowing.
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Queensland's Fitzroy River has been selected for the 2032 Games, despite concerns over the course - and its inhabitants.
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