The Mindset Behind Butch Reynolds’ Legacy

In this episode of Pro Mindset® Podcast, host Craig Domann sits down with Olympic Gold Medalist and former World Record Holder Butch Reynolds. They dive into Butch’s incredible journey from junior college athlete to becoming the fastest man in the world, breaking the 400-meter world record in 1988 with a time of 43.29 seconds—a record that stood for 11 years.

Butch shares how his relentless mindset and training philosophy helped him earn a silver medal in the 400 and a gold in the 4x400 relay at the 1988 Olympics. He also recounts his success at the World Championships, where he won three golds in the 4x400 relay (1987, 1993, 1995), two silvers in the 400 (1993, 1995), a bronze in 1987, and a gold at the 1993 World Indoor Championships.

Episode Takeaways:

● Control What You Can — and Stay Ready

● Never Let Setbacks Define You

● Use Your Platform for Purpose

The conversation also takes a powerful turn as Butch opens up about the challenges he faced after a controversial and ultimately false positive drug test in 1990. He details his years-long legal battle, which reached the U.S. Supreme Court, and the impact of being barred by the IAAF from competing in the 1992 Olympics despite being cleared. His story is the subject of the award-winning ESPN 30 for 30 documentary "False Positive."

Butch talks about how he overcame adversity with grace, and how love, acceptance, and mindset shaped his life beyond the track. He discusses his current work as a motivational speaker, speed coach, and founder of the Butch Reynolds Care for Kids Foundation. His Gold Medal Mindset program continues to inspire athletes and audiences across the country.

Follow Butch!

📸 Instagram: @butchreynoldsofficial

🐦 X (Twitter): @Butch_Reynolds

👍 Facebook: Butch Reynolds Official

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