Lydia Jacoby is an American swimmer who was born on February 29, 2004, in Anchorage, Alaska, and grew up in the small town of Seward. She started swimming when she was six years old with the Seward Tsunami Swim Club. Even though Seward only has a short, 25‑meter pool, Lydia would travel two hours to Anchorage whenever she needed to train in a full Olympic‑size pool.
In 2021, Lydia made history by becoming the first swimmer from Alaska ever to qualify for the Olympic Games—and not only did she compete, she won gold in the 100‑meter breaststroke at the Tokyo Olympics. She also helped the U.S. team earn a silver medal in the 4×100‑meter medley relay. Her hometown celebrated her with a hero’s welcome, and people across the country— even Hollywood stars—praised her amazing achievement.
Today, Lydia attends the University of Texas at Austin, where she continues to swim and study. After missing out on qualifying for the Paris Olympics and facing a bout of post‑Olympic depression, she’s been open about how hard it can be to stay motivated. Lydia says her story shows that with dedication and hard work, anyone—no matter where they come from—can reach big goals.
As of March 2025, Lydia Jacoby is 21 years old. Her estimated net worth is $250 thousand, and she is 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm or 1.78 m) tall.
Bio / Wiki
Full Name
Lydia Alice Jacoby
Nickname
Lydia Jacoby
Profession
Swimmer
Career
Debut
2018 U.S Olympics
Best Known for
She is best known for winning the gold medal in the 100-meter breaststroke at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, becoming the first Alaskan to achieve this feat.
Personal Profile and Background Details
Date of Birth
February 29, 2004
Age
As of today, Lydia Jacoby is 21 years old.
Zodiac sign
Pisces
Nationality
American
Birth Place
Anchorage, Alaska, United States of America
Residence
United States of America
School / College / University
Lydia Jacoby attended Seward High School in Seward, her hometown of Alaska, and she was her high school’s class valedictorian. After graduation, Lydia relocated to Austin, Texas, where she was pursuing textiles studies at the University of Texas at Austin. While attending UT, Lydia also competed on the University of Texas’s swim team as a Longhorns member. Eventually, she decided to turn professional and gave up her remaining college swimming eligibility so she could focus full‑time on her swimming career.
Religion
Christianity
Race / Ethnicity
White
Food Habits
Lydia keeps things simple when it comes to food — she focuses on getting plenty of protein, carbs, and veggies to fuel her workouts. She doesn’t follow any strict diet but knows eating well helps her swim fast. And yes, she definitely lets herself enjoy ice cream as a treat now and then!
Hobbies
Beyond swimming, Lydia loves music — she plays bass, piano, and guitar and even spent six years performing in a bluegrass band called the Snow River String Band. She’s also creative with art, enjoying painting and making collages. On top of that, Lydia is really into fashion (she’s studying textiles and apparel design in college) and loves traveling with her camera to capture new places.
Tattoo
Lydia has a simple black tattoo of the Olympic rings on her side/mid‑back, which she got in December 2021. She had it done by artist Chris Collinsworth at Think Tank South in Littleton, Colorado, to celebrate winning her Olympic gold medal. Interestingly, fellow American swimmer Missy Franklin got the exact same ring tattoo from the same artist after her own Olympic success.
Physical Attributes and Measurements
Height
- In feet: 5′ 10″
- In Centimeters: 178 cm
- In meters: 1.78 m
Weight
- In kilograms: 60 kg
- In Pounds: 132 lbs
Body Measurements
34 – 26 – 35
Shoe size
7 (US)
Dress size
6 US
Bra size
32A
Eye color
Brown
Hair Color
Brown
Family
Lydia Jacoby comes from a tight‑knit family in Seward, Alaska. Her parents, Rich and Leslie Jacoby, both work as licensed boat captains and have been her biggest supporters from day one. They cheered her on at every meeting — even singing the national anthem over video when she won Olympic gold — and helped keep her training going during the pandemic by driving her to practice and building a makeshift weight rack at home. As an only child growing up in a small harbor town, Lydia says she’s grateful for her parents’ encouragement and love every step of the way.
Husband
She is not married yet.
Father
Richard Jacoby
Mother
Leslie Jacoby
Siblings
She is the only child.
Relationship & More
Marital Status
In a relationship
Marriage Date
None
Boyfriend and Dating History
Enrique Fuentes-Quintana Miralles (2024–Present)
Since 2024 she has been dating Enrique. He plays for the Spanish Men’s National Lacrosse Team and studying Bachelor’s In Economics at IE University Madrid.
Net worth 2025
$250 thousand
As of March 2025, it’s estimated that Lydia Jacoby has a net worth of about $250 thousand. Her primary earning comes from her swimming career and some extra from sponsorships and modeling.
Olympic Medal Bonuses
Lydia Jacoby’s clearest earnings come from the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee’s “Operation Gold” program. For winning gold in the women’s 100‑meter breaststroke at the Tokyo Games, she received a $37,500 bonus. She also earned $2,812.50 for her share of the U.S. team’s silver medal in the 4×100‑meter medley relay (the $22,500 team silver bonus divided equally among four swimmers).
Endorsement & NIL Deals
Since turning pro in late 2021, Jacoby has signed multiple brand partnerships—her first NIL contract was with swimwear giant Arena (November 2021), and in April 2024 she announced a campaign with Gillette Venus ahead of the Paris Olympics. She’s also linked to luxury watchmaker Omega among other consumer‑goods brands. None of these deals have publicly disclosed financial terms, but they represent her primary off‑pool income streams.
Professional Competition Earnings
As a professional swimmer, Jacoby is eligible for prize money at domestic and international meets (e.g., TYR Pro Swim Series, and FINA World Cup stops). However, no reliable source has published exact figures for her race winnings, and prize payouts vary widely by meet and placement.
Other Sources
She has a large fan base on Instagram (above 100k+). So she may get extra revenue from posting sponsored content there. Now she also involved in molding as well, which can be another source of income.
Car collection
Pets
