Article by Preston Potts, courtesy of Sky News
06.08.2025
Australian swimmers at the World Aquatics Championships who walked away with a medal or world record have received a cash reward from Gina Rinehart for their achievements.
Mrs Rinehart has continued her private support of Australian swimming as they received a cash reward for claiming a medal or world record at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore this year.
An athlete who received gold in an individual event collected $20,000, silver $15,000 and bronze $10,000.
A relay event saw a gold medalist receive $5,000pp, silver $3,750pp and bronze $2,500pp.
And swimmers received $30,000 for a world record broken in an individual event and $7,500pp in a relay event.
Swimming icon Kaylee McKeown walked away with $43,750, while champion swimmers Mollie O’Callaghan received $48,750 and Lani Pallister pocketed $30,000.
Australia ranked second at the 2025 World Aquatics Championships and collected 15 gold, 12 silver and 10 bronze medals.
Mrs Rinehart passed on her warmest congratulations to all the athletes who competed in Singapore.
“Few people truly understand the years of hard work, discipline and sacrifice required to compete at this level. To see Australia achieve second in the world – punching well above our population size – is amazing,” she said.
“This success also reflects the years of sacrifice from parents, coaches and volunteers behind the scenes who help make these records possible.
“I’m delighted to once again provide financial bonuses to our medal winners in the sports where I’m patron. It’s a way of saying thank you and showing appreciation for their dedication and achievements for our country, and for helping to build national pride.”
Mrs Rinehart along with Hancook Prospecting have supported swimming for more than 30 years.
They are the largest private supporters of Australian Olympic sports.
Mrs Rinehart was awarded an Order of Merit by the Australian Olympic Committee in 2014.
