A. A thorough rinse with water usually does the trick. If the smell lingers, you may need to plunge the cap in a diluted ...

Whether you swim in a pool or open water, a good swim cap is essential for an effective workout. These are our picks for the best swim caps in 2022.

Latex caps stick to the head better, while the silicone variety can slip off, as it did off the head of U.S. swimmer Dana Vollmer during the 100-meter butterfly final at the London Games.

There are different swimming cap styles to cater to all these needs; there are even thermal, neoprene hats to keep your head warm if you’re cold-water swimming in the sea or lakes in winter.

A lifeguard gestures to the crowd after retrieving U.S. swimmer Emma Webber's swimming cap at 2024 Paris Olympics, Sunday, July 28, 2024.