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Lydia Jacoby, 17-Year-Old U.S. Swimmer, Wins Olympic Gold Wearing Her Pink Childhood Goggles

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pic.twitter.com/yI0W262O2iIndeed, during her race Jacoby could be seen in those same pink googles. The teen, who was the first person from Alaska to make the U.S.

swim team, earned the win in that childhood item, besting American Lilly King, who won gold in the event at the Rio Games in 2016.This time around, 24-year-old King earned bronze, behind silver medalist Tatjana Schoenmaker of South Africa.«I definitely stressed myself out yesterday, so I was just trying to feel good, feel healthy, going into it.

I feel like I did that,» Jacoby said after her win.«We love to keep that gold in the USA family,» King added. «This kid has had the swim of her life and I am so proud to be her teammate, and proud to get bronze for my country.»«We love to.

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