FINA approves competition use of caps designed for afro hair
FINA has approved a cap designed for afro and big hairstyles to be worn in its competitions at every level following a review, swimming's world governing body said on Friday.
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Singapore swimming hero Joseph Schooling admits using cannabis while competing in Vietnam
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Nova Scotia ties best ever medal count at Canada Games
Led by a strong contingent of paddlers, Nova Scotia tied its best total of medals at the Canada Summer Games this year.
This 17-year-old from Kilbride won N.L.'s first Summer Games gold medal since 1993
A 17-year-old from Kilbride won Newfoundland and Labrador's first gold medal of the Canada Games this week.
Great Britain win first gold and world record smashed on day 3 of European Aquatics Championships
Great Britain struck gold for the first time at the 2022 European Aquatics Championships in Rome on Friday night, after coming out on top of a thrilling final in the Women’s 4x100m freestyle relay. Britain finished with a time of 3:36.47 seconds, nearly a second ahead of Sweden, to successfully defend the title they won in Budapest last year. The Netherlands took bronze.
Romania's Popovici breaks world 100m freestyle record at European championships
Romanian teenager David Popovici set a world record in the 100 metres freestyle to win gold in a time of 46.86 seconds at the European Aquatic Championships in Rome on Saturday, surpassing the mark set 13 years ago in the same pool.
Urgent beach warning as 15 people left in agony after being stung by tiny fish
Coastguards have issued an urgent warning to all beachgoers after reports of multiple people being stung by tiny fish, leaving them in agony. In Gwynedd, North Wales - a popular holiday destination for many Mancunians - 11 people were reported to have trodden on the fish.
Sport England chief backs Birmingham to benefit from 'meaningful' legacy
ON THE field of play, there is no question that Birmingham 2022 has been a success but for Sport England chief executive Tim Hollingsworth, it is the long-term legacy that will define these Commonwealth Games. Organised at relatively short notice after initial host Durban was forced to pull out, Birmingham has lived up to its reputation as one of Britain's youngest and most diverse cities.