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She’s an Olympic swimming champion. She’s also just won 3 gold medals at the World Championships. But Kaylee McKeown has lifted the lid on who’s paying the bills…
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Read MoreGina’s gold revelation $60m Olympic gift best in world
Australia’s richest woman Gina Rinehart has donated more than $60 million to Australian Olympians over the past decade, new figures reveal. The mining magnate and current Western Australian of the Year, whose net worth is estimated to be close to $40 billion, began supporting Australian athletes after the swim team won just one gold medal at the 2012 London Olympics. Through her company Hancock Prospecting, she has since poured money into Australian swimming, rowing and volleyball. The Herald Sun reports that it’s the biggest single contribution to Olympic sport by an individual anywhere in the world.
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Rinehart's contributions make her the largest individual benefactor of the Australian athletes and she deals with them directly because of her passion for Aussie Olympians. 'The great effort and sacrifices these young athletes make to compete at the world's top level is truly inspiring,' Rinehart wrote in her News Corp column in 2016. 'The qualities and characteristics that these athletes possess — the determination, tenacity, perseverance and drive — make them outstanding role models for Australians. 'It is these qualities which make it clear why they are great ambassadors for our country and indeed could become future leaders of Australia.
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“My fourth World Championships was extra special,” Chalmers wrote, after his performance in the mixed 4x100m freestyle clocked a record time. “I got to share my special moments with my Mum and Mrs Rinehart. The first time my Mum has seen me race live at a World Championships …! These are memories that I will cherish for a lifetime.” Fellow Aussie swimmer Shayna Jack called Rinehart a “generous and supportive person”.
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The controversial overhaul of WA’s Aboriginal heritage laws will be scrapped completely in a stunning development just one month after the changes came into effect. Facing a wave of anger and anxiety — particularly among the State’s farming community — Premier Roger Cook and Aboriginal Affairs Minister Tony Buti are poised to make the announcement within days.
Read MoreSwimming world champ Kaylee McKeown reveals why she wouldn’t be in the sport if it wasn’t for Gina Rinehart – and opens up on her clash with teammate Cate Campbell
McKeown, 22, won the women's 50m, 100m and 200m backstroke at the recent World Championships in Japan - and acknowledged that without funding from Rinehart, her glittering career in the pool would never have happened. 'She [Rinehart] is my life support, without her funding many of us wouldn't be in the sport,' McKeown told 2GB radio's Ben Fordham on Friday'Swimmers need sponsorship, and Ms Rinehart has supported me since I was 16. Fordham also revealed Rinehart personally funds 75 swimmers and 50 rowers - and over the past decade has provided $60million for Aussie Olympic athletes.
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“A huge and warm congratulations to all our Aussie swimmers for their fantastic efforts in Fukuoka, representing Australia proudly and shining on the world stage,” she said after the event, where the Aussies won more gold medals than any other country. “I’m told this is Australia’s best ever international swimming performance. It’s very exciting to be here with these young role models and patriotic ambassadors.” Australian swimmer Shayna Jack called Rinehart a “generous and supportive person” and thanked her for her support. “More athletes would retire well and truly before their 30’s if it wasn’t for Ms Rinehart’s generosity. Not only does she support us financially but she shows up,” Jack said.
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