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Young rowers test Olympic venue on Fitzroy River

Fitzroy River Rockhampton Australia 2026-09-19

Hundreds of young rowers competed in a school regatta on Rockhampton's Fitzroy River on 19 September 2026, the venue earmarked as the Olympic rowing course. The event gave local athletes an early taste of competing for Olympic selection at their future home venue.

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Olympic contenders put rowing course to the test in state regatta

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As hundreds of young rowers hit the Fitzroy River in a school regatta, the Olympic dream is already starting to feel real in Rockhampton.

Olympic contenders put rowing course to the test in state regatta

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