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As a young competitive swimmer, the Mission Viejo Nadadores provided about as good an environment as Amber Theders could’ve wanted. Aesthetically, though, not so much – unless you liked blue and gold, ...

It wasn't until I got into competitive swimming that I understood the true importance of a swimmer's cap. Like many people, I thought it was just a helpful accessory, or a pesky rule community pools ...

Swimming caps designed for natural Black hair won’t be allowed at the upcoming Tokyo Olympics, with the sport’s world governing body saying they are unsuitable due to them not “following the natural ...

A swimming cap made specifically for natural Black hair has received official approval from the worldwide governing body for competitive swimming. Soul Cap is a covering made especially to protect ...

The International Swimming Federation says it will revisit its decision barring a swimming cap designed specifically for natural Black hair from being used in competition. The makers of the Soul Cap, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The best swim caps can improve performance by reducing drag (the force that slows down a swimmer) and ...