There's an interesting omission from this The Ohio State
press release. Butch Reynolds was suspended in 1990 by the
International Amateur Athletic Federation, which said he
tested positive for the steroid nandrolone after a 1988
track meet in Monte Carlo.


COLUMBUS, OH, June 7, 2005: Former Ohio State track star
Butch Reynolds, who in 1988 set the world record in the
400-meter dash and then went on to compete in three Olympic
Games, is returning to his alma mater as a member of Jim
Tressel's football staff. Reynolds will be part of the
Buckeyes' strength and conditioning staff and will
specialize in speed training and nutrition.

He fills the vacancy created by the departure of assistant
strength and conditioning coach Mike Cochran who recently
accepted the head position at Marshall.

"We feel very fortunate to have one of the finest athletes
in the history of Ohio State back at his alma mater," said
Tressel. "More and more in college football, speed is the
element that separates the good teams from the great teams.
We have good speed on this team. I believe Butch can help
us become a team with great speed. His knowledge and
expertise will benefit all of our players.

"One of the things that impressed me most during his
interview was his passion for Ohio State. He really wants
to be here."

Reynolds, who presently lives in his hometown of Akron
where he works as a personal trainer, will start his new
job June 13.

"I am excited to be working with Coach Tressel and the Ohio
State football team," said Reynolds. "The chance to return
to Columbus and again be part of the university was an easy
choice for me.

"My goal will be to enhance the speed, agility, mobility
and endurance of each and every player through a
combination of speed training, aerobics and nutrition. I
can't wait to get started. Just the thought of running out
of the tunnel the first time has me really excited."

Reynolds set the world record in the 400-yard dash in 1988
with a time of 0:43.29. He competed in the 1988, '92 and
'96 Olympics, winning a gold medal in the 1,600 relay and a
silver medal in the 400-meter dash in 1988.

Reynolds received his degree from Ohio State in 1991. From
1996 to 1998 he was an assistant track coach for the
Buckeyes. He was inducted into the Ohio State Athletics
Hall of Fame in 1995.

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