British swimmer Alice Dearing won’t be allowed to wear a Soul Cap to cover her afro at #Tokyo2020. The ban has sparked outrage, and a discussion about the historical reasons why there are so few Black swimmers at the elite level. https://t.co/Ynhxj9bKd4
— The Associated Press (@AP) July 31, 2021
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Saturday, July 31, 2021
Ban on 'Soul Cap' spotlights lack of diversity in swimming
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