Lydia Jacoby is a force to be reckoned with. At just 17 years old, she became the first Alaskan swimmer to ever win an Olympic medal, taking home the gold in the 100-meter breaststroke at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. And she didn’t stop there. In her freshman year at the University of Texas, she won the NCAA championship in the 100-yard breaststroke and was named the CSCAA National Swimmer of the Year..
But Lydia is more than just a talented swimmer. She is also a dedicated student, maintaining a 4.0 GPA while balancing her rigorous athletic schedule. And she is passionate about giving back to her community, volunteering her time with organizations that support children and families..
For all of these reasons, Lydia Jacoby is Glamour’s 2022 College Woman of the Year..
Growing up in Seward, Alaska, Lydia was always drawn to the water. She started swimming at a young age, and by the time she was in high school, she was one of the top swimmers in the state. However, she never imagined that she would one day be an Olympian..
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