Swim cap for Black hair gets race approval after Olympic banA cap designed for Black swimmers’ natural hair that was banned from the Tokyo Olympics has been approved for competitive races.
Dearing, who brought swimming diversity debate, loses raceComing into the Olympics, Alice Dearing made a huge impact in the debate over ways to make swimming a more diverse sport.
Biles set to return to competition for balance beam finalSimone Biles will at last return to Olympic competition Tuesday on Day 11 of the Tokyo Games.
Ban on 'Soul Cap' spotlights lack of diversity in swimmingAlice Dearing is the first Black female swimmer to make Britain's Olympic team, but the ambassador for a bathing cap for natural hair won't be able to use the covering in competition.
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