Soul Cap approved for swimming’s biggest meets but real impact expected at the grassroots level
Written by Black Hot Fire Network on July 21, 2023
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Soul Cap has gotten the green light from swimming’s top governing body, which figures to be a huge step toward bringing more diversity to a largely white sport.
You’ll have to look beyond the Olympics and world championships to spot its biggest impact.
The oversized, silicone cap, which is designed especially for Black swimmers with voluminous natural hair, already is making the pool deck feel more welcoming at the grassroots level.
