Scene from Personal Best (1982)

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Most Important Roles: N/A

Career Highlights:

• Personal Best (1982)

"Jodi Anderson, an elite athlete, secured her spot on the U.S. Olympic team in 1980 but was unable to compete due to the American boycott of the Games. She finally got the chance to represent her country at the Los Angeles Olympics four years later, participating in multiple track and field events. Between the Olympic appearances, Anderson landed a role in the film Personal Best (1982), which chronicled the lives of top-tier track athletes striving for national team selection. Anderson, one of the real-life athletes featured in the movie, played a minor part but made a significant impact with her nude scene in a steam room. As she and several other actresses and athletes lounged bare-skinned, the camera captured extended shots of her firm breasts, toned buttocks, and pubic area while she engaged in conversation with fellow cast members. This explicit scene, filled with full-frontal nudity and prolonged views of Anderson's physique, is a rare treat for fans eager to appreciate the athletic form of an Olympic-caliber competitor."

Alternate Names: Kari Gosswiller

Physical Characteristics: N/A

First Appearances:

• Personal Best (1982) as Penny Brill

Most Important Roles:

• Personal Best (1982) as Penny Brill
• You Can't Hurry Love (1988) as Girl in Elevator
• Body Chemistry II: Voice of a Stranger (1992) as Zanna
• The Marla Hanson Story (1991) as Dawn

Career Highlights:

• Personal Best (1982)
• You Can't Hurry Love (1988)
• Body Chemistry II: Voice of a Stranger (1992)
• The Marla Hanson Story (1991)

Kari G Peyton starred as Chris Cahill in 'Personal Best' (1982). A talented track and field athlete, she initially lacked confidence but eventually found her stride under the guidance of Coach Terry Tingloff, who initially was reluctant to train her due to a poor showing at Olympic trials. Chris's relationship with fellow athlete Torry Skinner is a significant aspect of the film, with their bond evolving both emotionally and sexually over time.

Alternate Names: Pat Donnelly, Patrice Michelle Donnelly

Physical Characteristics:

• Height: 5′ 9″ (1.74 m)
• Weight: 62.0kg

First Appearances:

• Personal Best (1982) as Tory Skinner

Most Important Roles:

• Personal Best (1982) as Tory Skinner
• American Anthem (1986) as Danielle
• Gay Propaganda (2002) as

Career Highlights:

• Personal Best (1982)
• American Anthem (1986)
• Gay Propaganda (2002)

Patrice Michelle Donnelly, born April 30, 1950, is an American retired track and field athlete and actress. Known for her role in 'Personal Best' (1982), she was initially a hurdler but later switched to pentathlon. Her character, Chris Cahill, struggled with confidence despite natural ability, while her friend Torry Skinner, played by Mariel Hemingway, had less ability but more psychological drive. Donnelly's athletic career and personal life were intertwined in the film.