The International Swimming Federation (FINA) has approved a new swim cap for afro hair for use in all top-level competitions. The new cap, which is designed specifically for thick and curly hair ...

Soul Cap makes swimming caps to fit over and protect dreadlocks, afros, weaves, hair extensions, braids, and thick and curly hair. One young swimmer said she was "heartbroken but not surprised" by ...

Alice Dearing - the first black swimmer to represent Team GB at an Olympic level - says the approval sets "a precedent" A swimming cap for afro hair has been approved for use in top-level ...

Last week’s decision to ban swimming caps that cater specifically for Afro hair may about to be overturned after global condemnation at the decision. So why were they banned from this year’s ...

Last week’s decision to ban swimming caps that cater specifically for Afro hair may about to be overturned after global condemnation at the decision. So why were they banned from this year’s ...