# Gina Rinehart pushed plan to move Olympic rowing to crocodile river

Billionaire Gina Rinehart lobbied Australian officials to relocate the 2032 Olympic rowing events to a crocodile-inhabited river, sparking controversy over safety and environmental impact. The proposal faces opposition from athletes and conservationists. This highlights tensions between commercial interests and sporting integrity.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jul/30/gina-rinehart-fitzroy-river-rowing-crocodiles-brisbane-olympics-2032) — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:23:23 GMT
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/jul/31/gina-rinehart-threatens-abc-with-legal-action-over-race-around-the-world-program-ntwnfb) — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:19:40 GMT