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Team GB's first black female swimmer bids to overturn Olympic ban on swimming cap


A ban on the cap worn by Team GB s first black female Olympic swimmer is being reconsidered.
Alice Dearing, 24, had previously been told the headgear designed to fit over dreadlocks, braids and Afros could not be worn at the Olympics because it did not fit the natural form of the head . 
But the International Swimming Federation (FINA) is now reconsidering the ban after experts asked how it could possibly enhance performance, The Times reports. 
Ms Dearing had written on the Soul Cap website: People used to tell me my hair was too big for the cap never that the cap was too small for my hair.   ....

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Afro Hair Swim Cap Ban Under Consideration Following Backlash


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The International Swimming Federation (FINA) is expected to reconsider its decision to ban swim caps specifically designed for black swimmers at the Tokyo Olympics.
FINA announced June 30 that Olympic athletes are banned from wearing the swim cap brand “Soul Cap” that designs hats to suit dreadlocks, afros, weaves and braids, Metro reported. The federation announced its intention to reconsider the decision emphasizing the importance of “inclusivity and representation” in a statement Friday.
“FINA is committed to ensuring that all aquatics athletes have access to appropriate swimwear for competition where this swimwear does not confer a competitive advantage,” the statement said. “FINA is currently reviewing the situation with regards to “Soul Cap” and similar products, understanding the importance of inclusivity and representation.” ....

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