
Christopher Cannon
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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/28 | L | VFO | A. Ashnault | New York City RTC / TMWC | 2023 US Open | 5th Place | 65 kg | |
| 04/28 | L | VFO | M. Kolodzik | New York Athletic Club | 2023 US Open | Cons Semis | 65 kg | |
| 04/28 | L | VPO1 8-3 | J. McKenna | Pennsylvania RTC / TMWC | 2023 US Open | Semis | 65 kg | |
| 04/27 | W | VPO1 7-5 | P. Lugo | Hawkeye Wrestling Club / TMWC | 2023 US Open | Quarters | 65 kg |
| DATE | W/L | REPLAY | RESULT | OPPONENT | OPP. TEAM | EVENT | RND. | WT. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/15 | W | VPO1 5-4 | C. Matthews | Pittsburgh Wrestling Club | 2020 U23 and UWW Junior Nationals | Finals | 61 kg | |
| 11/15 | W | VSU 10-0 3:36 | I. Delgado | Brunson UVRTC | 2020 U23 and UWW Junior Nationals | Semis | 61 kg | |
| 11/15 | W | VFA 4:01 7-4 | C. Young | Team BIG | 2020 U23 and UWW Junior Nationals | Quarters | 61 kg | |
| 11/15 | W | VSU 10-0 2:52 | E. Buchanan | Cavalier Wrestling Club | 2020 U23 and UWW Junior Nationals | Rnd of 16 | 61 kg | |
| 11/14 | W | VSU 10-0 1:28 | R. Michaels | Pittsburgh Wrestling Club | 2020 U23 and UWW Junior Nationals | Rnd of 32 | 61 kg | |
| 11/14 | W | VSU 10-0 2:21 | J. Pins | Burg Training Center | 2020 U23 and UWW Junior Nationals | Rnd of 64 | 61 kg | |
| 10/09 | L | VSU1 12-4 5:48 | M. Flaharty | New York Athletic Club | 2020 Senior Nationals | Cons 8 #1 | 67 kg | |
| 10/09 | W | VSU1 12-4 2:35 | B. Treshock | Curby 3 Style Wrestling Club | 2020 Senior Nationals | Cons 16 #2 | 67 kg | |
| 10/09 | L | VPO1 12-7 | D. Nelson | Unattached | 2020 Senior Nationals | Rnd of 16 | 67 kg | |
| 10/09 | W | VSU 12-0 0:40 | J. Feldman | Camarillo Wrestling Club | 2020 Senior Nationals | Rnd of 32 | 67 kg |