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Gina Rinehart offers bonuses to Australian swimmers for Glasgow 2026

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 11:56 PM

Last updated Jul 23, 2026

Gina Rinehart offers bonuses to Australian swimmers for Glasgow 2026

Summary

Gina Rinehart has announced cash bonuses for Australian swimmers participating in the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Athletes can earn $30,000 for breaking a world record and $20,000 for winning a gold medal. These incentives mirror those she provided for the 2024 Paris Olympics. This initiative comes amid high-profile withdrawals from the Dolphin squad, aiming to encourage participation and performance at the Games.

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•Swimmers can earn $30,000 for world records and $20,000 for gold medals.
•Commonwealth Games Australia provides each team member $5,000.
•Rinehart's bonuses match those offered for the 2024 Olympics.
•High-profile withdrawals from the Dolphins may impact team strength.
•Kyle Chalmers supports the additional funding for swimmers.

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11:56 PMThe Guardian Sport — Gina Rinehart offers bonuses for Australian swimming medals as funding gap exposed

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Swimmers to earn $30,000 per world record, $20,000 for a gold medal Commonwealth Games Australia gives each team member $5,000 Freestyle king Kyle Chalmers has welcomed potential windfalls for Australia’s Commonwealth Games swimmers after Gina Rinehart offered up cash bonuses for medals and world records. Amid a spate of high-profile athlete withdrawals from Glasgow 2026, Dolphins squad members have been given a significant incentive to take part. Billionaire Rinehart has confirmed she will deliver the same bonuses that were on offer in the pool at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Australian Associated Press

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The Guardian SportJul 23, 2026, 11:56 PM
Gina Rinehart offers bonuses for Australian swimming medals as funding gap exposed
Swimmers to earn $30,000 per world record, $20,000 for a gold medal Commonwealth Games Australia gives each team member $5,000 Freestyle king Kyle Chalmers has welcomed potential windfalls for Australia’s Commonwealth Games swimmers after Gina Rinehart offered up cash bonuses for medals and world records. Amid a spate of high-profile athlete withdrawals from Glasgow 2026, Dolphins squad members have been given a significant incentive to take part. Billionaire Rinehart has confirmed she will deliver the same bonuses that were on offer in the pool at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Continue reading...

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