Lydia Jacoby, the 17-year-old swimmer who upset 100-meter breaststroke world-record holder Lilly King at the U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials in June, is the 2021 College Woman of the Year..
For Jacoby, a freshman at the University of Texas, the award is a testament to her hard work and dedication both in the pool and in the classroom. Jacoby, a pre-med student, excelled in her academics as well, maintaining a 4.0 GPA in high school. .
Jacoby’s journey to the top of the swimming world began at a young age. She started swimming competitively at the age of six, and by the time she was 12, she was breaking national age-group records. Her impressive performances earned her a spot on the U.S. Junior National Team, and in 2019, she won a gold medal in the 100-meter breaststroke at the Pan American Games..
In addition to her swimming accomplishments, Jacoby is also a talented musician. She plays the piano and the guitar, and she has sung in her school choir. She is also an active volunteer in her community, working with organizations that support children and the elderly..
Jacoby’s accomplishments are a testament to her hard work, dedication, and perseverance. She is an inspiration to young people everywhere, and she is sure to continue to achieve great things in the years to come..
Here is a closer look at Jacoby’s accomplishments:.
* **Swimming:**.
* Won a gold medal in the 100-meter breaststroke at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
* Set a new Olympic record in the 100-meter breaststroke at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
* Won a silver medal in the 4×100-meter medley relay at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
* Won a gold medal in the 100-meter breaststroke at the 2021 U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials.
* Upset 100-meter breaststroke world-record holder Lilly King at the 2021 U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials.
* **Academics:**.
* Maintained a 4.0 GPA in high school.
* Was named a National Merit Scholar.
* Was accepted to Harvard University, Stanford University, and the University of Pennsylvania.
* **Other:**.
* Plays the piano and the guitar.
* Sings in her school choir.
* Volunteers with organizations that support children and the elderly.
Jacoby is a role model for young people everywhere. She is a talented athlete, a dedicated student, and a compassionate volunteer. She is sure to continue to achieve great things in the years to come..
