Pat Petersen, standing tall at 5ft 10 (177.8 cm), transitioned from child actor on the hit TV soap Knots Landing to elite long-distance runner. His height, which he humorously noted grew from his early teen roles to 5ft 10 by adulthood, suited his powerful marathon stride.
- Held the American marathon record of 2:10:04 at the 1989 London Marathon, a mark that stood for 9 years.
- Competed for Manhattan College's top-tier distance running program.
At 177.8 cm, Petersen's stature contributed to his commanding presence in both entertainment and athletics until his passing in 2015.