Ellen Hart Peña (born May 19, 1958)[1] is an American lawyer and former athlete.
Unfortunately, due to the boycott of the Moscow games by the United States, she did not get to compete at the Olympics in 1980.
The plot centers around her running career, relationship with her husband, and battle with anorexia and bulimia.
[3] Peña also served on the President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition.
[4] Since recovering and going public with her struggle, Peña has given lectures and speeches on eating disorders focusing on her own personal experiences.