Butch Reynolds

Butch Reynolds

held world record in 400 meters from 1988 to 1999 when it was finally broken by Michael Johnson; banned for 2¹/2 years for allegedly failing drug test in 1990; sued IAAF and won $27.4 million judgment in 1992, but award was voided in '94; won silver medal in 400 meters and gold as member of U.S. 4x400-meter relay team at both 1993 and '95 World Championships.