The Olympic swimmer is using her platform to advocate for equality in the NCAA and beyond. [Image of Lydia Jacoby smiling in a swimsuit] Lydia Jacoby swims her way into history On a sweltering day in Tokyo, in the final of the 100-meter breaststroke, Team USA’s Lydia Jacoby gave it her all. Just 17 years old at the time, she didn’t seem daunted by the occasion, or by the formidable competition in the pool. In fact, on her last lap, she summoned even more speed and power to propel herself past the favorite, Tatjana Schoenmaker of South Africa, and win the gold medal. It was a stunning upset that cemented Jacoby’s place as a future star in the sport. .
College Women of the Year 2022: Lydia Jacoby Is Unfazed by the Pressure
