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Melissa Woods

Rowing Australia concerned with current more than crocs

The choice of the Fitzroy River for rowing at the Brisbane games has caused ripples in the sport. (HANDOUT/ROWING AUSTRALIA)

Something beneath the surface of the venue chosen for the Brisbane Olympics flat water events has rowing officials on edge - and it's not crocodiles.

Rockhampton's Fitzroy River has been announced by the Queensland government as the site for rowing and sprint canoeing in the 2032 Games, disregarding a recent recommendation the Olympic rowing be held at the Sydney International Regatta Centre.

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