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In which competition did Lydia Jacoby secure her first gold medal?

  • Pan Pacific Championships

  • Commonwealth Games

  • 2020 Summer Olympics

  • FINA World Junior Swimming Championships

Answer

Lydia Jacoby won her first gold medal at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. She competed in the women's 100-meter breaststroke event and finished first with a time of 1:04.93. Jacoby's victory was a major upset, as she was not considered a favorite to win the event. She became the first American woman to win a gold medal in the 100-meter breaststroke since 1984.
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