17-year-old Lydia Jacoby turns into first U.S. feminine swimmer to win gold at Tokyo Olympics
Lydia Jacoby dominated the ladies’s 100-meter breaststroke on the Tokyo Olympics, rallying to win in 1 minute, 4.95 seconds. The upset win gave the American girls their first gold medal within the swimming occasions in Tokyo.
The 17-year-old is the primary Alaskan to make the U.S. swim crew and acquired immense assist from followers watching in her hometown of Seward. As CBS Sports activities famous, Crew USA has to date had a comparatively disappointing exhibiting in swimming, with simply two bronze medals secured earlier than the excessive schooler’s victory. Regan Smith and Ryan Murphy each positioned third within the 100-meter backstroke.
Again in Seward, Alaska, supporters had been ecstatic to see Jacoby pull forward together with her final two strokes.
Following her victory, Jacoby thanked everybody in her hometown for the assist.
Tatjana Schoenmaker of South Africa claimed silver with a time of 1:05:22, whereas fellow American and reigning champion Lilly King claimed bronze with a time of 1:05:54.
“We like to maintain that gold within the USA household. So this child simply had the swim of her life and I am so proud to be her teammate, and proud to get bronze for my nation” King stated after the finals.