A river full of crocodiles was chosen as a rowing venue for the Olympic Games

The Australian Fitzroy River, infested with crocodiles and known for its strong currentshas passed a series of technical tests that allow it to advance one step further to host the rowing and canoeing events of the Olympic Games that will take place in Brisbane in 2032, local media report.

The river received strong criticism from national and international organizations (Shutterstock).

When the waterway was announced as an Olympic venue in March, received strong criticism by national and international organizations, which warned that it did not comply with technical standards, reports RT.

However, this Tuesday, the CQ32 Rowing Advisory Committee confirmed that the river had passed the initial tests carried out by the Independent Olympic Games Infrastructure and Coordination Authority, ensuring that there is no obstacle to hold the rowing competition there.

Is it suitable for the Olympics?

One of the main concerns was to confirm whether the river had a flow in line with the normal flow of the International Rowing Federation, so, after months of tests, it was ensured that the currents «are well below the thresholds established for a competition» and the river «is completely flat,» he indicates. RT.

Likewise, it was stated that the crocodile issue It would form an important part of the site’s security evaluation.

With this green light, authorities will try to convince the International Rowing Federation that the river is suitable for the games, while the body is carrying out its own technical evaluation, it says. RT.

The Australian Fitzroy River, full of crocodiles and known for its strong currents (iStock).

If the tests are passed, a validation report for the rowing headquarters project must be submitted before financing is approved.

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