By Cameron Atfield
That would be a terrific argument to make if Pierre from Paris, or any other stereotypical alliteration the premier could come up with, was competing in the Rockhampton City Regatta.
Of course, it’s good enough for the kids of Central Queensland – they’re not racing to set world records and add to their nation’s medal tally.
This is the Olympic Games, not a school carnival.
Crocodiles aside, the main issue for Rockhampton is the Fitzroy River’s currents. As a flowing body of water, it will struggle to meet the technical specifications required for an Olympic Games.