There are some guys that need no introduction. Former Ohio State track star Butch Reynolds is one of those. The list of accomplishments is astounding when it comes to international competition in track and field and beyond.
Reynolds once held the world record in the 400 meters, has a gold medal as a part of the 4×400 meter USA relay team, and still holds the world record in that same discipline with a foursome including Michael Johnson that set it in competition in Germany back in 1993.
But that’s not all Reynolds is known for. Jim Tressel tapped him to be the Ohio State football speed coach in 2005. He coached and developed guys like Ted Ginn, Jr., A.J. Hawk, Troy Smith, Santonio Holmes, and more. He also is a speed coach still to this day who works with OSU linebacker commit Gabe Powers,
But that’s not all. Reynolds has a noble charity named “Care for Kids” that’s been making a difference since 1995. Oh, and did we mention he has a book in the works? Sounds like a page-turner to us.
Buckeyes Wire’s Josh Keatley sat down for a timely interview with Reynolds as the Olympics are in full swing out in Tokyo for a wide-ranging and engaging interview. So head on over to our YouTube channel by clicking on the below video and listen to Reynolds talk about the fastest guy he ever coached at Ohio State, what his fondest accomplishment is, the time he tried out for the Browns, and much, much more.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYLDrUKeATs
To learn more about Butch Reynolds, including his speed and agility coaching as well as his charitable work, do yourself a favor and visit ButchReynolds.com for more.
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