Jessica Jacobs; Ironwoman

Jessica has a BS from the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse in Exercise and Sports Science with a coaching concentration. Upon graduating, she was commissioned as a Logistics Officer in the US Army where she served 6.5 years active and 1.5 inactive ready reserves.  Jess continues to serve our country as her husband is an active duty Armor officer serving in the Army and is stationed in Wiesbaden, Germany. 

After her time in the military, Jessica took a leap and pursued her professional triathlon career. She raced successfully for seven years winning four Ironman titles and three 70.3 titles, must notably becoming the 13th fastest female to ever race the iron distance, clocking in an 8:55:29 when she was crowned the winner in 2011 at Ironman Florida. She was also crowned the National Duathlon Champion in 2009 just before winning the Birmingham Marathon in 2010.