Lydia Jacoby: The Record-Breaking Swimmer and Student Athlete of the Year

**Lydia Jacoby: The Record-Breaking Swimmer and Student Athlete of the Year**.

Lydia Jacoby, a 17-year-old swimmer from Alaska, made history at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics when she won the gold medal in the women’s 100-meter breaststroke, becoming the first Alaskan and youngest American woman to win an individual swimming gold medal since 1984..

But Jacoby’s success extends far beyond the pool. She is also an exceptional student with a 4.0 GPA. In addition to her swimming accomplishments, Jacoby is involved in her community, volunteering for organizations such as the Special Olympics and the Alzheimer’s Association..

For her outstanding athletic and academic achievements, Jacoby was recently named the 2022 Glamour College Woman of the Year. The award, presented by the magazine Glamour, recognizes young women who are making a difference in the world..

In an interview with Glamour, Jacoby said she was .