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Lydia Jacoby, 17, becomes Alaska’s 1st swimming gold medalist with a win in the 100-meter breaststroke

Orlando Sentinel | July 27, 2021

Related Topics: Alaska, Tatjana Schoenmaker, swimming, Lilly King, Tokyo, Katie Ledecky, Kaylee McKeown

TOKYO — Alaska is renowned for its majestic natural beauty. The snowy peaks. The glistening glaciers. The sparkling fjords.

Seventeen-year-old Lydia Jacoby pulled off a stunning victory in the women’s 100-meter breaststroke on Tuesday, upsetting American teammate and defending champion Lilly King.

American Lydia Jacoby is stunned after seeing the results after winning the 100-meter breaststroke at the Summer Olympics on Tuesday in Tokyo. Jacoby, 17, became the first Alaskan swimmer to win Olympic gold.

“I was definitely racing for a medal. I knew I had it in me,” said Jacoby, who hails from Seward (population: 2,733).

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