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Green Bay Girl Wins Ironman

Jessica Jacobs Becomes 13th Fastest in History

CREATED Nov. 18, 2011

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  • Jessica Jacobs of Green Bay wins the 2011 Florida Ironman competition, becoming the 13th fastest... EVER! Video by nbc26.com

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PANAMA CITY BEACH, Florida -

A Green Bay woman has become one of the fastest in Ironman history.

Army veteran, Jessica Jacobs (who won Ironman Wisconsin this past 9/11) crushed the course record in Florida on November 7th, becoming the 13th fastest Iron Woman in history.

She won the race last year, and came back to defend her title.

Jessica's husband is currently serving in Iraq, and was able to get updates online. 

More than 2,500 athletes competed in Ironman Florida.