Jessica JAcobs

Once a U.S. Army officer, Wisconsin native Jessica “Jess” Jacobs made a career switch to triathlon, turning pro in 2007.

Americans Daniel Bretscher and Jessica Jacobs took the victories at today’s Ironman 70.3 Steelhead in Benton Harbor, Michigan.

South Africa's James Cunnama outran the men, while the United States' Jessica Jacobs built a lead on the bike and held it all the way to the finish line to take the Ironman Florida titles in Panama City Beach, Fla.