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Crocodile-Infested River Approved for 2032 Olympic Rowing

On September 17–19, 2026, a river home to approximately 500 saltwater crocodiles passed independent technical assessment and was approved to host Olympic and Paralympic rowing and canoeing events at the 2032 Brisbane Games.

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River crawling with crocodiles is approved as Olympic rowing venue

stream:bsky-jetstreamother11d ago kagi ↗

This should boost TV viewing figures! Overall it's a good influence: reinforces necessity for competitors to stay in boat! Altho that ceremonial tossing of the coxswain into the drink at the end now depends on whether the rowers are satisfied with his/her performance or not The Fitzroy in Queensland, Australia, will host the rowing and canoe sprint events at Brisbane 2032, despite concerns from ot

River with 500 crocodiles in it will be used for rowing at Olympics

stream:bsky-jetstreamother10d ago kagi ↗

This is from an unreliable source, but maybe someone found a way to make the Olympics actually interesting. A rowing course has passed an independent technical assessment ahead of the 2032 Brisbane Olympic Games, despite being filled with 500 saltwater crocodiles.