Category: Equipment
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3 Essential Items for Swiss Urban Swimming | SWI
People in Switzerland are really into urban open water swimming, especially with rivers running through cities like Basel, Bern, and Zurich. In this video that originally appeared live on our Facebook page, Susan Misicka and Taylor deGraffenried show you some must-have items for taking the plunge. They also share tips for a relaxing and safe…
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FINA Ban of Inclusive Swim Caps Shows Need For Change | Bleacher Report
“The people are raising their voices as the fight for inclusion and equity continues.†Olympic swimmers have been speaking out against the ban of Black-owned Soul Cap swimming caps during competitions. FINA is now reconsidering the ban.
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Olympics: Soul Cap Ban Places Swimming’s Diversity Issues In Spotlight | Bloomberg Quicktake: Now
The Soul Cap is designed to protect natural Black hairstyles in the pool and is used by Great Britain’s first Black female Olympic swimmer Alice Dearing.
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Black British Swimmer ‘Optimistic’ Swimming Cap Rules Will Change | Newsweek
The first Black British open water swimmer Alice Dearing said she is “optimistic†changes will be made after FINA, a body that oversees international swimming competitions, rejected the Soul Cap for use in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. The Soul Cap was manufactured in Britain and has an extra-large silicone covering designed specifically to protect dreadlocks,…
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Spotlight Beams on Swimming Caps for People of Colour | Africanews
“I just braid it every month. So, then I don’t have to bother, really. But then the chlorine ruins it anyway,” says Parkes. “I thought that was kind of unfair, because Black people’s hair shouldn’t be like… if we have a normal cap, then it’s hard, so if our hat comes off in a race,……..…
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Paddleboarder Saved by His Waterproof Phone Pouch | RNLI
When Alfie got into difficulty while paddleboarding, not only was he wearing a lifejacket that kept him afloat, but he was also carrying his phone with him in a waterproof pouch.
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What’s it like to dress like an Olympian? | News4JAX
Lena Pringle joins us with what it’s like to wear a Tokyo 2020 Olympic swimsuit.
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Three Tips On How To Use Fins When You Practice | SwimVice
Three Tips On How To Use Fins When You Practice! // This quick tip video is on how to use fins properly when you practice.