FINA banned the Black-owned British brand named Soul Cap, which is specifically designed to protect the hair of Black female swimmers, from the Olympics. CRAIG NORRIS: Black female swimmers in the Olympics are not allowed to wear the Afro swim cap. As a coach, how do you create a safe space for Black female swimmers on your team? So it's not very often that there are Black female swimmers. A lot of Black athletes around the world are continuing to prove that every single day.

Source: CBC News July 08, 2021 20:14 UTC