
Ethan Smith
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. |
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01/22 | L | DEC 6-0 | J. Negron | Castleton | 2023 NEWA Duals | 3rd Place | 197 lbs | |
01/22 | L | TF 16-1 3:37 | D. Harr | Johnson & Wales | 2023 NEWA Duals | Semi-Finals | 197 lbs | |
01/22 | L | TF 16-1 5:47 | S. Fetrow | Roger Williams | 2023 NEWA Duals | Quarter-Finals | 197 lbs | |
01/22 | W | F 4-1 2:25 | Z. Vasquez | Norwich | 2023 NEWA Duals | Round of 16 | 197 lbs | |
11/19 | L | F 6-1 2:37 | D. Omirly | Wesleyan | 2022 Doug Parker | Consi of 8 #2 | 197 lbs | |
11/19 | L | MD 13-5 | D. McLaughlin | Western New England | 2022 Doug Parker | Quarter-Finals | 197 lbs | |
11/19 | W | DEC 10-5 | Z. Fultz | US Merchant Marine Academy | 2022 Doug Parker | Round of 16 | 197 lbs |
DATE | W/L | REPLAY | RESULT | OPPONENT | OPP. TEAM | EVENT | RND. | WT. |
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11/20 | L | MD 17-9 | R. Mccarthey | Bridgewater | 2021 Doug Parker | Consi of 8 #1 | 285 lbs | |
11/20 | L | DEC 11-5 | T. Manick | Rhode Island College | 2021 Doug Parker | Round of 16 | 285 lbs |