Lydia Jacoby, a 17 year old from Seward Alaska, became the first Alaskan to win an Olympic gold medal in swimming, in a stunning upset in the 100 meter breaststroke on Monday night. Jacoby knocked off fellow American and defending gold medalist Lilly King who was favored to win the event. King would go on to take the bronze medal after being barely out-touched by South Africa’s Tatjana Schoenmaker. All three swimmers were within half a second of each other resulting in an incredible display.