Oh the glory, this was the reaction at a watch party in Seward the moment 17-year-old hometown hero Lydia Jacoby won gold in the 100-meter breaststroke finals at the Olympics in Tokyo! Jacoby is the first Alaskan to ever medal in swimming at the Olympics. 

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Francis Xavier is a seasoned writer for Unofficial Networks, bringing a lifetime of outdoor experience to his work. Having lived in a ski resort town for years he has a deep connection to mountain culture....