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Laine Clark

'Not approved': World Rowing stands by 2032 venue claim

World Rowing has stood by its president's claim that a regional river has not been approved as a 2032 Olympic venue, defying an under-fire state government.

Central Queensland's Fitzroy River is under the spotlight after World Rowing president Jean-Christophe Rolland raised concerns about it hosting the 2032 regatta.

The news emerged as Brisbane Olympic CEO Cindy Hook stood down after reportedly having misgivings about the Queensland government's insistence the site host rowing, sparking accusations she was "pushed out".

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