Lydia Jacoby knows there is more to life than swimming. The 17-year-old Alaskan native is a rising star in the pool, having won a gold medal in the 100-meter breaststroke at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. But she is also a straight-A student, a talented musician, and an aspiring doctor..
Jacoby’s journey to the Olympics began in her hometown of Seward, Alaska. She started swimming at the age of 6, and quickly showed a natural talent for the sport. By the time she was 12, she was competing in national competitions..
In 2019, Jacoby made her international debut at the World Junior Championships in Budapest, Hungary. She won a bronze medal in the 100-meter breaststroke, and helped the U.S. team win a gold medal in the 4×100-meter medley relay..
Jacoby’s success continued in 2020, when she won the NCAA championship in the 100-meter breaststroke. She also set a new American record in the event..
Jacoby’s performance at the NCAA championships earned her a spot on the U.S. Olympic team. She was the youngest member of the team, and the first Alaskan to compete in swimming at the Olympics since 1992..
Jacoby’s Olympic debut was a dream come true. She won a gold medal in the 100-meter breaststroke, and helped the U.S. team win a silver medal in the 4×100-meter medley relay..
Jacoby’s success at the Olympics has made her a role model for young swimmers across the country. She is proof that anything is possible with hard work and dedication..
But Jacoby knows that there is more to life than swimming. She is a well-rounded young woman with a bright future ahead of her. She is an inspiration to us all..
**Here are some of Jacoby’s accomplishments:**.
* Gold medal in the 100-meter breaststroke at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.
* Silver medal in the 4×100-meter medley relay at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.
* Bronze medal in the 100-meter breaststroke at the 2019 World Junior Championships in Budapest, Hungary.
* Gold medal in the 4×100-meter medley relay at the 2019 World Junior Championships in Budapest, Hungary.
* NCAA champion in the 100-meter breaststroke in 2020.
* American record holder in the 100-meter breaststroke.
**Jacoby is also a talented musician and an aspiring doctor. She is a role model for young swimmers across the country and an inspiration to us all.**.
