Posted on Jul 27, 2021
At Just 17, Lydia Jacoby Wins Gold In 100m Breaststroke And Makes History For Alaska
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Lydia Jacoby took home the gold in the 100-meter breast stroke in a surprise win against teammate, returning champion and world-record holder Lilly King.
For the 17-year-old Jacoby, the win was not only her first ever gold medal, but also the first one in swimming for her home state of Alaska. Jacoby is the first person from the state to make it to the U.S. Olympic swim team.
"I was definitely racing for a medal. I knew I had it in me," Jacoby said after her win. "I wasn't really expecting a gold medal, so when I looked up and saw the scoreboard it was insane."
Lydia Jacoby took home the gold in the 100-meter breast stroke in a surprise win against teammate, returning champion and world-record holder Lilly King.
For the 17-year-old Jacoby, the win was not only her first ever gold medal, but also the first one in swimming for her home state of Alaska. Jacoby is the first person from the state to make it to the U.S. Olympic swim team.
"I was definitely racing for a medal. I knew I had it in me," Jacoby said after her win. "I wasn't really expecting a gold medal, so when I looked up and saw the scoreboard it was insane."
At Just 17, Lydia Jacoby Wins Gold In 100m Breaststroke And Makes History For Alaska
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