Lydia Jacoby on Being an Olympic Contender as a High Schooler

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We sat down with Lydia Jacoby, the 17-year-old who made headlines at the Pro Swim in Mission Viejo by becoming the #3 all-time US 17-18 in the 100 breast (1:06.38). We discussed her ascension to becoming an Olympic contender, something she’s certainly thought of but isn’t putting pressure on herself about. Jacoby also discusses life as a swimmer (and human) in Seward, Alaska where she lives and how that has helped build her championship mindset.

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RMS
2 years ago

Get this girl training in a long course pool ASAP. I have a feeling she is going to get that second spot.

Smith, Jacoby, Curzan, and Huske in 4 years…that medley relay is going to be fast.

The Screaming Viking!
2 years ago

She is not wrong about Alaska Swimming feeling like one big team. Brings back good memories. All the feels…

Seward Tsunami Swim Club
2 years ago

Swim fast and have FUN!
Seward Tsunami Swim Club is so proud of you!

Coach
2 years ago

Great kid. Wish her the best.

Swimfan
2 years ago

Surprise medal In the 100 breast??? Any thoughts

Hswimmer
Reply to  Swimfan
2 years ago

Yes!

Mean Dean
2 years ago

Super excited. First ever Olympic contender from Alaska(?)

Meow
Reply to  Mean Dean
2 years ago

No Alaskan swimmer has ever made an Olympic team. We’ve got plenty of Winter Olympics medalists, though!

Bruh
2 years ago

I heard she was lily kings biggest fan!

Ally A
Reply to  Bruh
2 years ago

I heard she looks up to Jessica Hardy more. Even wears her goggles!

Hswimmer
2 years ago

She may have an edge on lazor, she has more speed.

Meeeeee
Reply to  Hswimmer
2 years ago

Lazor is laser focussed on the 200

Hswimmer
Reply to  Meeeeee
2 years ago

She outsplit king and lazor second 50 of 100.

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