
Zeke 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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07/19 | L | VSU 10-0 0:29 | Z. Romero | New York | 2018 USMC/USAW Cadet & Junior GR Nationals | Consi of 32 #2 | 138 lbs | |
07/19 | L | VSU 10-0 0:20 | S. Schickram | Oklahoma | 2018 USMC/USAW Cadet & Junior GR Nationals | Round of 32 | 138 lbs | |
07/19 | W | VPO1 9-6 | C. Foote | Arizona | 2018 USMC/USAW Cadet & Junior GR Nationals | Round of 64 | 138 lbs | |
07/15 | L | VSU 10-0 1:54 | C. Realbuto | New York | 2018 USMC/USAW Cadet & Junior FS Nationals | Consi of 64 #2 | 138 lbs | |
07/15 | L | VPO1 13-4 | J. Rice | Idaho | 2018 USMC/USAW Cadet & Junior FS Nationals | Round of 128 | 138 lbs |