This weekend’s Ironman, is a big one, but not bigger for anyone than California golden boy, Chris Lieto. While his cycling stomped everyone in this year’s Boise contest, he was outpaced when he fell in the running by two seconds by Australian Alexander. It does seems after pondering the details of recent years, that American competitors have been outshined in the placing winners by other countries. No doubt Lieto has got his work cut out for himself.

While most businesses are full of hyphenates these days, as enthusiasts of every type take their passions to the boardroom and conduct business, there are a few that are as attractive as athlete-hyphen-model. An improbable career path for 99% of the population, but Jenny Fletcher rocks it for all its worth.