Lydia Jacoby, a swimmer for the University of Texas, has been named the 2023 College Woman of the Year by Glamour magazine..
Jacoby, a 20-year-old sophomore from Seward, Alaska, won two gold medals at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in the 100-meter breaststroke and the 4×100-meter medley relay. She is the first American woman to win an Olympic gold medal in the 100-meter breaststroke since 2000..
In addition to her athletic accomplishments, Jacoby is also a dedicated student. She is majoring in biomedical engineering at Texas and has a 4.0 GPA. She is also involved in several extracurricular activities, including the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and the Longhorn Leadership Academy..
Jacoby was selected for the College Woman of the Year award from a pool of more than 600 nominees. The award recognizes young women who are making a difference in their communities and the world..
In an interview with Glamour, Jacoby said she was honored to receive the award..
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