Swim Cap for Black Swimmers Hair Gets Race Approval After Olympic Ban

Lausanne, Switzerland - A cap designed for Black swimmers' natural hair that was banned from the Tokyo Olympics has been approved for competitive races.

Swimming governing body FINA said on Friday the Soul Cap was on its list of approved equipment.

"Promoting diversity and inclusivity is at the heart of FINA's work," executive director Brent Nowicki said in a statement, "and it is very important that all aq