Butch Reynolds

Harry "Butch" Reynolds (born June 8 1964, Columbus, Ohio) is a former 400 metres sprinter, representing the United States. On August 17 1988 he set a 400 meters world record with 43.29 seconds, smashing Lee Evans' 20 year old world record by an amazing 0.57 seconds. The record was finally broken by Michael Johnson in 1999.

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June 8 - 1964 - Columbus, Ohio - 400 metres - United States - August 17 - 1988 - Lee Evans' - Michael Johnson

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He won a silver medal in the 1988 Summer Olympics on the 400 meters and a gold medal on the 4 x 400 m relay. In the IAAF World Championships in Athletics he won a bronze medal in 1987, and silver medals in 1993 and 1995. He also won gold medals on the 4 x 400 meter relays in 1987, 1993 and 1995.

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1988 Summer Olympics - 4 x 400 m relay - IAAF World Championships in Athletics - 1987 - 1993 - 1995

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In the 1996 American olympic trials he was second, only beaten by Michael Johnson. But in the 1996 Summer Olympics semifinal he suffered a hamstring injury, failed to qualify for the final, and also had to withdraw from the relay team.

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Michael Johnson - 1996 Summer Olympics

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He retired after the 1999 season.

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