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David Taylor, nicknamed the Magic Man, is an American freestyle wrestler who currently resides and trains in State College, Pennsylvania. Taylor was crowned the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Champion at 86 kg after defeating Iran's Yazdani in the finals. Other career accolades include 2018 World Champion in Budapest, 2021 World Silver medalist in Oslo, three-time Pan-American Champion, Ivan Yarygin Champion, two-time NCAA champion at Penn State, two-time Dan Hodge award winner, and four-time Ohio State Champion. At Penn State, Taylor won four Big 10 titles from 2011-14, with his first at 157 and the other three at 165. He reached the finals of NCAA's four times as well, but only won in his sophomore and senior seasons.
| DATE | W/L | REPLAY | RESULT | OPPONENT | OPP. TEAM | EVENT | RND. | WT. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/22 | L | F 13-6 3:41 | C. Barone | Chesapeake | Virginia Rookie Rumble | Round 5 (5 Man) | 85-93 | |
| 01/22 | L | F 2-0 1:17 | R. Maynard | Chesapeake | Virginia Rookie Rumble | Round 4 (5 Man) | 85-93 | |
| 01/22 | L | F 8-0 1:44 | L. Mendez | Samurai Wrestling Club | Virginia Rookie Rumble | Round 3 (5 Man) | 85-93 | |
| 01/22 | W | F 10-2 3:50 | G. Firth | Poquoson Athletic Association | Virginia Rookie Rumble | Round 2 (5 Man) | 85-93 | |
| 01/15 | L | DEC 15-8 | B. Barefield | Defiant | 2023 Virginia Duals Kids Rookie Open | Placement Matches (16 Man) | 90 | |
| 01/15 | W | DEC 10-5 | B. DeHart | Hickory Wrestling Club | 2023 Virginia Duals Kids Rookie Open | 4th Wrestleback (16 Man) | 90 | |
| 01/15 | L | F 3-2 1:59 | N. Matheny | Great Bridge Wildcats | 2023 Virginia Duals Kids Rookie Open | Semis & 3rd WB (16 Man) | 90 | |
| 01/15 | W | DEC 8-1 | C. ALMONY | Defiant | 2023 Virginia Duals Kids Rookie Open | Quarters & 1st WB (16 Man) | 90 |