"...Rinehart’s support for swimming has also been unusual in her direct-to-athlete funding, which only expanded after a falling out with the peak body.
"Through the “Hancock Swimmer Support Scheme”, Australia’s swimmers receive salary-like payments across three tiers: for top Olympians, those on the cusp of the national team and younger athletes with potential. Australia’s best swimmers reportedly received $32,000 directly from Rinehart in 2021. This would be supplemented by Swimming Australia funding and commercial endorsements."
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