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'More Purpose': Swim Star Hails Rinehart's Cash Bonuses
Commonwealth Games Australia said medal bonuses from the billionaire will be paid directly, while swimmers are barred from discussing the incentive in interviews.
- On Friday, Australian swimmers at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games were instructed by Commonwealth Games Australia not to thank billionaire Gina Rinehart for medal bonuses during media interviews.
- Hancock Prospecting confirmed on Thursday that swimmers will receive $20,000 for gold, $15,000 for silver, and $10,000 for bronze medals, with an additional $30,000 available for any individual world record.
- A team membership agreement clause prohibits athletes from publicly endorsing fundraising schemes without approval; CGA officials maintain the rule is not specifically targeted at Rinehart.
- Sprint star Kyle Chalmers welcomed the financial backing, stating, "I'm super grateful to have the support," while Dolphins head coach Rohan Taylor emphasized athletes appreciate any additional support.
- The initiative provides crucial funding in a sport where cash prizes remain rare, contrasting with World Aquatics' $4.38m in prize money distributed last year at its events.
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Rinehart Pledges Cash Bonuses for Australian Commonwealth Games Medallists
Mining magnate Gina Rinehart has announced additional cash bonuses for Australian swimmers who win medals at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games. The games, which run from July 23 to Aug. 2, will be held across several venues in Scotland’s biggest city. A total of 256 Australian athletes will compete across 10 sports. Australian swimmers who win a gold medal in an individual event will take home a $20,000 (US$14,000) bonus each, a silver medal will…
·New York, United States
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Swimmers banned from thanking Rinehart in Commonwealth Games interviews
Australia’s richest person has promised $20,000 prizemoney for any of the team’s swimmers who win gold at the Commonwealth Games. Just don’t expect a public thank you.
·North Sydney, Australia
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