A Swim Cap Made For Black Hair Gets Approval After Initial Olympic Ban

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Uwe Krejci/ Getty Images By Melissa Noel· Updated September 7, 2022

Swimming caps specifically designed for Black hair have been approved by the world’s governing body for the sport, NPR reports.

The Soul Cap was developed to provide better fit and chlorine protection for thicker, curlier hair. The creators of the British brand sought approval for the product before the Summer Olympics in Tokyo in 2021. However, they

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