Coming into the Olympics, Alice Dearing made a huge impact in the debate over ways to make swimming a more diverse sportTOKYO -- Coming into the Olympics, Alice Dearing made a huge impact in the debate over ways to make swimming a more diverse sport. World governing body FINA rejected an application to have the Soul Cap approved for the Tokyo Games, but has said it will consider changing that position after further study. “I just want people to know that no matter your race or background, if you don't know how to swim, get in and learn to swim,” Dearing said. “Don't let anyone tell you it's not for you.”Despite efforts to increase diversity, swimming remains a largely white sport. “It's a shame about what happened, but I think the right steps are being made by FINA and the Soul Cap,” Dearing said.

Source: ABC News August 04, 2021 02:03 UTC