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Posted: 7/2/2021 8:03:53 PM EST
 Attached FileSwimming 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 form of the head." The British brand Soul Cap sought to have its products officially recognized by FINA, but its application submitted last year was rejected. The company makes extra-large caps designed to protect thick, curly and voluminous hair. The caps were barred by FINA on the grounds that to their "best knowledge, the athletes competing at the international events never used, neither require to use, caps of such size and configuration." FINA described the swim caps as unsuitable due to them not "following the natural form of the head." The Switzerland-based governing body said Friday that it is currently reviewing the situation with Soul Cap and similar products while "understanding the importance of inclusivity and representation." https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/31752538/swim-caps-thick-curly-hair-not-allowed-olympics |
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Posted: 7/2/2021 8:04:56 PM EST
[#1]
Er oh er
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Posted: 7/2/2021 8:05:55 PM EST
[#2]
Olympics is asshoe
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Posted: 7/2/2021 8:06:41 PM EST
[#3]
Oh no! Somebody won't cave and change the rules to accommodate you. We'd better cancel them!
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Posted: 7/2/2021 8:07:03 PM EST
[#4]
Bull shit, it's shaped to be more aerodynamic
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Posted: 7/2/2021 8:07:33 PM EST
[#5]
Way to go Nagasaki!
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Posted: 7/2/2021 8:08:03 PM EST
[#6]
It must be... RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYY-CISM!!!!111!!!!!111!!!!
  
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Posted: 7/2/2021 8:08:12 PM EST
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Posted: 7/2/2021 8:08:13 PM EST
[#8]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Bull shit, it's shaped to be more aerodynamic Wait wouldn't it be aquadynamic? |
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Posted: 7/2/2021 8:08:18 PM EST
[#9]
0 fucks about the olympics
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Posted: 7/2/2021 8:08:48 PM EST
[#10]
Personally, I don't care if they wear cones on their heads like the Coneheads.
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Posted: 7/2/2021 8:08:56 PM EST
[#11]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Wait wouldn't it be aquadynamic? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Bull shit, it's shaped to be more aerodynamic Wait wouldn't it be aquadynamic?  Attached File |
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Posted: 7/2/2021 8:09:21 PM EST
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Posted: 7/2/2021 8:11:05 PM EST
[#13]
They FINA piss off a lot of black swimmers!
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Posted: 7/2/2021 8:11:58 PM EST
[#14]
Sacrifice some hair and blunts for your once in a lifetime opportunity to participate in the olympics?
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Posted: 7/2/2021 8:12:17 PM EST
[#15]
Everything is racist.
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Posted: 7/2/2021 8:13:03 PM EST
[#16]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Wait wouldn't it be aquadynamic? Hydrodynamic. |
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Posted: 7/2/2021 8:13:18 PM EST
[#17]
I don’t care but find it interesting that these are banned but dudes competing against women is not.
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Posted: 7/2/2021 8:14:14 PM EST
[#18]
Did you know the standard cap will stretch over any size head? Hmmmmm
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Posted: 7/2/2021 8:14:21 PM EST
[#19]
LOL
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Posted: 7/2/2021 8:14:37 PM EST
[#20]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Everything is racist. It's all just so tiring. I truly don't care anymore. I don't want to watch the Olympics for the first time in my 40+ years on this earth. |
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Posted: 7/2/2021 8:15:58 PM EST
[#21]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I don’t care but find it interesting that these are banned but dudes competing against women is not. |
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Posted: 7/2/2021 8:16:00 PM EST
[#22]
You have a opportunity to compete in the Olympics,get a fucking hair cut
but I'm about at the point where my sympathies are all gone,hope it pisses them all off and they all decide not to compete |
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Posted: 7/2/2021 8:16:27 PM EST
[#23]
"I am a super dedicated highly trained athlete that has devoted my life to winning the Olympics.
Also, I won't wear a normal cap like everyone else while I compete because it will mess up my hair." |
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Posted: 7/2/2021 8:18:34 PM EST
[#24]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Way to go Nagasaki! Radiation strengthens the backbone? Who knew!!!!!! |
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Posted: 7/2/2021 8:18:59 PM EST
[#25]
Quote HistoryQuoted: 0 fucks about the olympics They're letting in women who were once men aren't they? Yeah, fuck the Olympics |
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Posted: 7/2/2021 8:20:14 PM EST
[#26]
Quote HistoryQuoted: They're letting in women who were once men aren't they? Yeah, fuck the Olympics No, they're letting in men who have and always will be men and letting them compete against women. |
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Posted: 7/2/2021 8:20:30 PM EST
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I find it interesting that "afro hair" doesn't fit under normal caps. They make caps of different sizes already. It's not like having a lot of hair is some new thing.
Maybe they have a point, I just don't understand it. I also don't understand why they don't allow them to wear it. Have they done any testing to see if it actually does confer any advantages? If they have, why not just say "these caps display a measurable advantage over others"? Finally, even if they do... Can't everyone wear them? It's still a level field as long as all the swimmers can wear the same types of equipment. |
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Posted: 7/2/2021 8:20:56 PM EST
[#28]
Well then, I guess they'll have to cut their hair shorter. Problem solved.
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Posted: 7/2/2021 8:21:15 PM EST
[#29]
Meh.,,don't care really
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Posted: 7/2/2021 8:22:16 PM EST
[#30]
Quote HistoryQuoted: 0 fucks about the olympics #metoo |
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Posted: 7/2/2021 8:22:21 PM EST
[#31]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Hydrodynamic. Why, its greased lightning......... |
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Posted: 7/2/2021 8:23:16 PM EST
[#32]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Personally, I don't care if they wear cones on their heads like the Coneheads. There’s other types of pointy head coverings they could wear. |
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Posted: 7/2/2021 8:23:42 PM EST
[#33]
Who GAF? Tho Olympics is stupid AF anyway.
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Posted: 7/2/2021 8:24:40 PM EST
[#34]
Racist lawsuit incoming
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Posted: 7/2/2021 8:26:33 PM EST
[#35]
Don't care about the Olympic, anyone who capitalizes black without it being a name, start of a sentence, etc. is retarded.
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Posted: 7/2/2021 8:26:37 PM EST
[#36]
Those combined with Nike slides will be the new Walmart fashion must haves.
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Posted: 7/2/2021 8:27:13 PM EST
[#37]
Quote HistoryQuoted: They FINA piss off a lot of black swimmers! 
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Posted: 7/2/2021 8:27:17 PM EST
[#38]
There’s a reason why most modern ships have bulbous bows.
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Posted: 7/2/2021 8:27:46 PM EST
[#39]
Quote HistoryQuoted: 0 fucks about the olympics Yup and whoever watches it is pretty homo too. |
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Posted: 7/2/2021 8:27:57 PM EST
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Posted: 7/2/2021 8:29:01 PM EST
[#41]
“As God is my witness, I thought black people couldn’t swim.”
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Posted: 7/2/2021 8:30:16 PM EST
[#42]
Quote HistoryQuoted: They FINA piss off a lot of black swimmers! So, maybe a handful of people? 
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Posted: 7/2/2021 8:31:09 PM EST
[#43]
Lol, is she auditioning for something at Seaworld?
She looks like she just did a trick and waiting for a sardine to be tossed in her mouth. |
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Posted: 7/2/2021 8:31:33 PM EST
[#44]
Former competitive swimmer. Never heard of an issue with hair. We had some girls with very long hair and I didn't hear complaints.
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Posted: 7/2/2021 8:33:13 PM EST
[#46]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I find it interesting that "afro hair" doesn't fit under normal caps. They make caps of different sizes already. It's not like having a lot of hair is some new thing. Maybe they have a point, I just don't understand it. I also don't understand why they don't allow them to wear it. Have they done any testing to see if it actually does confer any advantages? If they have, why not just say "these caps display a measurable advantage over others"? Finally, even if they do... Can't everyone wear them? It's still a level field as long as all the swimmers can wear the same types of equipment. It's adding to the surface area...certainly not an advantage. Doesn't pass the common sense test to me. |
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Posted: 7/2/2021 8:34:03 PM EST
[#47]
Quote HistoryQuoted: 0 fucks about the olympics |
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Posted: 7/2/2021 8:34:16 PM EST
[#48]
Quote HistoryQuoted: It's adding to the surface area...certainly not an advantage. Doesn't pass the common sense test to me. That's not how hydrodynamics works. |
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Posted: 7/2/2021 8:34:36 PM EST
[#49]
Quote HistoryQuoted: There’s a reason why most modern ships have bulbous bows. I thought it was because sailors all over the world were obsessed with dicks. Learn something new everyday
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Posted: 7/2/2021 8:34:39 PM EST
[#50]
Or disallow any and all caps to be fair. Then only the truly dedicated swimmers will do the necessary.
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