Olympic rowers will compete in a river inhabited by hundreds of saltwater crocodiles after the International Olympic Committee approved it as a venue for the 2032 Brisbane Games.

David Crisafulli, the premier of Queensland, told the state’s parliament: “The Fitzroy River has passed with flying colours. It’s official, signed, sealed and delivered.”

British, New Zealand and German rowing representatives have previously raised concerns about the river.

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