Jonathon Romero

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.

DATEW/LREPLAYRESULTOPPONENTOPP. TEAMEVENTRND.WT.
05/31WDEC 7-3C. GustafsonHawks Athletic ClubNMUSAW FS & GR State ChampionshipsRound 3144
05/31LF 19-10 5:47C. GustafsonHawks Athletic ClubNMUSAW FS & GR State ChampionshipsRound 2144
05/31WTF 10-0 0:23C. GustafsonHawks Athletic ClubNMUSAW FS & GR State ChampionshipsRound 1144
05/31WF 12-4 3:00C. GustafsonHawks Athletic ClubNMUSAW FS & GR State ChampionshipsRound 2144
05/31WTF 12-2 3:45C. GustafsonHawks Athletic ClubNMUSAW FS & GR State ChampionshipsRound 1144
02/23WDEC 6-3T. DoddCleveland2025 Boys NMAA State Wrestling Championships1st Place Match5A 139
02/22WF 9-0 2:17C. TrujilloRio Rancho2025 Boys NMAA State Wrestling ChampionshipsSemifinal5A 139
02/21WF 16-9 3:13C. LaneAtrisco Heritage2025 Boys NMAA State Wrestling ChampionshipsQuarterfinal5A 139
02/21WDEF 0-0 0:14K. VigilManzano2025 Boys NMAA State Wrestling ChampionshipsChamp. Round 15A 139
02/15WTF 17-1 5:54T. DoddCleveland2025 NMAA Region 1-5A Championship1st Place Match139
02/15WF 3-0 0:55A. ColemanPiedra Vista2025 NMAA Region 1-5A ChampionshipSemifinal139
02/15WF 3-0 0:38J. CortesCapital2025 NMAA Region 1-5A ChampionshipQuarterfinal139
01/25WF 13-2 1:39E. MontoyaPiedra VistaNMAA District Duals 2025Round 3139
01/25WF 9-1 3:18T. DoddClevelandNMAA District Duals 2025Round 1139
01/25WF 9-2 2:46M. ReichbachRio RanchoNMAA District Duals 2025Round 2139
01/18WTF 16-1 2:50A. SalazBelenJoe Vivian Invitational @ Volcano Vista HS1st Place Match139
01/18WTF 16-1 2:29A. CordovaLos LunasJoe Vivian Invitational @ Volcano Vista HSSemifinal139
01/17WF 12-2 1:38E. MedinaValleyJoe Vivian Invitational @ Volcano Vista HSQuarterfinal139
01/17WF 15-3 3:04D. LangLa CuevaJoe Vivian Invitational @ Volcano Vista HSChamp. Round 2139
01/04WTF 18-0 3:57T. DoddCleveland2025 Conflict at Cleveland3rd Place Match139
01/04WF 13-4 2:18T. EversmanThompson Valley2025 Conflict at ClevelandCons. Semi139
01/04LF 14-7 3:42E. JohnsonBloomfield2025 Conflict at ClevelandSemifinal139
01/04WDEC 4-1M. SabaAir Academy2025 Conflict at ClevelandQuarterfinal139
01/04WF 11-0 2:33A. CordovaLos Lunas2025 Conflict at ClevelandChamp. Round 3139
01/03WF 8-2 1:53K. CrosbyHigley High School2025 Conflict at ClevelandChamp. Round 2139
12/06WF 9-2 1:12E. BarrazaBrushSouthwest Shootout DualsRound 1139
12/06WF 10-2 1:19J. KropkaAcademySouthwest Shootout DualsRound 3139
12/06WF 9-0 3:03S. RomanChandler High SchoolSouthwest Shootout DualsRound 2139
12/06WF 10-1 0:51K. BerryClovisSouthwest Shootout DualsRound 4139
12/06WF 16-2 2:53M. LovatoEldoradoSouthwest Shootout DualsRound 7145
12/06WF 12-2 2:35J. NorrisCarlsbadSouthwest Shootout DualsRound 6139
12/06WF 3-0 1:43M. SolisEl Paso EastwoodSouthwest Shootout DualsRound 3139
10/26WF 5-0 2:45E. GreenwaldtScoring Edge Wrestling Center2024 Brian Keck Memorial Preseason Ntls5th Place Match132
10/26LMD 11-3J. StewartMinion Training Center2024 Brian Keck Memorial Preseason NtlsCons. Round 10132
10/26LMD 14-0C. HutchinsonManhattan Wrestling2024 Brian Keck Memorial Preseason NtlsSemifinal132
10/26WF 12-1 4:47C. SchmaussImmortal Athletics WC2024 Brian Keck Memorial Preseason NtlsQuarterfinal132
10/26WF 6-0 3:51Z. LaFountainOhio2024 Brian Keck Memorial Preseason NtlsChamp. Round 4132
10/25WTF 15-0 2:23J. XoumphonphackdyWestlake Wrestling Club2024 Brian Keck Memorial Preseason NtlsChamp. Round 3132
10/25WDEC 8-1J. LillieD3 Wrestling Club2024 Brian Keck Memorial Preseason NtlsChamp. Round 2132
10/25WF 17-3 2:40H. SouleVictory Wrestling Club - VTC2024 Brian Keck Memorial Preseason NtlsChamp. Round 1132
10/21WF 3-0 0:43B. AbernathyNakamura WrestlingRMN Events - Freakshow2nd Place132 lbs
10/21LDEC 6-5J. HernandezValiant College PrepRMN Events - FreakshowFinals132 lbs
10/21WMD 15-1C. PetersonDust DevilsRMN Events - FreakshowSemi-Finals132 lbs
10/21WF 14-2 3:43R. PorterDominate WCRMN Events - FreakshowQuarter-Finals132 lbs
10/21WMD 14-1K. SimionAtcRMN Events - FreakshowRound of 16132 lbs
10/20WTF 18-2 3:23D. Diaz-BentancorLittle Vikings WCRMN Events - FreakshowRound of 32132 lbs
10/20WF 3-0 0:59A. ChristieGreat Oak HSRMN Events - FreakshowRound of 64132 lbs
10/19WF 15-1 1:56M. Juarez208 SpartansRMN Events - FreakshowRound of 128132 lbs
09/21LF 2-2 2:19D. LopezDuran EliteRMN Events - Cosmic Clash2nd Place132 lbs
09/21WF 7-0 1:50M. RogersJFlo WCRMN Events - Cosmic Clash3rd Place132 lbs
09/21WDEC 9-3M. CliftonBear Cave WCRMN Events - Cosmic ClashConsi-Semis132 lbs
09/21LDEC 4-2J. MezaBasement BrawlersRMN Events - Cosmic ClashSemi-Finals132 lbs
09/21WTF 16-0 4:23J. WeilerKearney MatcatsRMN Events - Cosmic ClashQuarter-Finals132 lbs
09/21WTF 15-0 2:02M. MckitrickLouisburgRMN Events - Cosmic ClashRound of 16132 lbs
09/21WF 9-2 3:53J. PearsonEaglecrest WCRMN Events - Cosmic ClashRound of 32132 lbs
DATEW/LREPLAYRESULTOPPONENTOPP. TEAMEVENTRND.WT.
03/09WDEC 7-2F. UresteXclusive2024 Greater Southwest Nationals Indiv2nd Place Match133
03/09LDEC 5-4N. FernandezSteel City Elite RELOADED2024 Greater Southwest Nationals Indiv1st Place Match133
03/09WF 4-0 5:13G. SanchezDuran Elite2024 Greater Southwest Nationals IndivSemifinal133
03/09WDEC 10-9C. TrujilloRio Rancho Wrestling2024 Greater Southwest Nationals IndivQuarterfinal133
03/09WF 5-0 1:29R. NeelyXclusive2024 Greater Southwest Nationals IndivChamp. Round 1133
02/25WF 2-3 2:51M. SotoGadsdenNMAA Boys State Wrestling Championships1st Place Match5A 133
02/24WF 5-0 4:00R. ClementAtrisco Heritage AcademyNMAA Boys State Wrestling ChampionshipsSemifinal5A 133
02/23WF 10-3 2:16Z. UderoLas CrucesNMAA Boys State Wrestling ChampionshipsQuarterfinal5A 133
02/23WF 4-0 2:31V. EspinosaCibolaNMAA Boys State Wrestling ChampionshipsChamp. Round 15A 133
02/17WF 8-2 3:38S. MadridCapitalNMAA Region 1-5A Championships1st Place Match133
02/17WF 9-2 0:45J. TrujilloSanta FeNMAA Region 1-5A ChampionshipsSemifinal133
02/17WF 6-2 1:44A. ColemanPiedra Vista HighNMAA Region 1-5A ChampionshipsQuarterfinal133
02/02WDEC 6-0L. MorganClevelandCleveland @ Volcano VistaRound 1133
01/25WTF 21-4C. LaneAtrisco Heritage AcademyVolcano Vista @ Atrisco Heritage AcademyRound 1133
01/20WMD 12-0S. MadridCapitalJoe Vivian Wrestling Invitational1st Place Match133
01/20WF 6-1 3:03v. espinosaCibolaJoe Vivian Wrestling InvitationalSemifinal133
01/19WF 10-3 2:36K. VigilManzanoJoe Vivian Wrestling InvitationalQuarterfinal133
01/19WMD 16-3Z. UderoLas CrucesJoe Vivian Wrestling InvitationalChamp. Round 2133
01/18WDEC 6-2C. TrujilloRio RanchoVolcano Vista @ Rio RanchoRound 1133
01/14LDEC 8-3R. PetersonJuab VRockwell Rumble Boys Varsity & JV3rd Place Match126 V
01/13WMD 11-3G. HarmanMountain View UT VRockwell Rumble Boys Varsity & JVCons. Semi126 V
01/13LF 4-2 2:22G. RiveraLayton VRockwell Rumble Boys Varsity & JVSemifinal126 V
01/13WDEC 5-2R. PetersonJuab VRockwell Rumble Boys Varsity & JVQuarterfinal126 V
01/13WDEC 6-4G. HarmanMountain View UT VRockwell Rumble Boys Varsity & JVChamp. Round 3126 V
01/12WF 2-0 0:41G. BirdAltamont VRockwell Rumble Boys Varsity & JVChamp. Round 2126 V
01/12WF 6-2 1:24C. PeshellRiverton VRockwell Rumble Boys Varsity & JVChamp. Round 1126 V
01/06WDEC 5-1E. MendiolaSanta Fe2024 Conflict at Cleveland1st Place Match127
01/06WMD 14-3A. MartinezAtrisco Heritage Academy2024 Conflict at ClevelandSemifinal127
01/06WF 7-1 2:49D. LopezPueblo East2024 Conflict at ClevelandQuarterfinal127
01/05WF 4-0 3:01A. RomeroLos Lunas2024 Conflict at ClevelandChamp. Round 3127
01/05WF 16-7 2:27S. HernandezCarlsbad2024 Conflict at ClevelandChamp. Round 2127
12/16WDEC 5-0J. ValdezMoriartyAPS Metro Tournament - Boys Varsity1st Place Match133
12/16WF 2-0 1:32J. LuceroLa CuevaAPS Metro Tournament - Boys VarsitySemifinal133
12/16WF 7-1 2:00L. MolinarWest MesaAPS Metro Tournament - Boys VarsityQuarterfinal133
12/16WF 2-0 1:45A. MartinEldoradoAPS Metro Tournament - Boys VarsityChamp. Round 1133
12/09WF 10-0 5:39N. LujanRoswell2023 56th Las Cruces Invitational1st Place Match133
12/09WF 6-0 3:38T. DoddCleveland2023 56th Las Cruces InvitationalSemifinal133
12/08WMD 13-1C. TrujilloRio Rancho2023 56th Las Cruces InvitationalQuarterfinal133
12/08WF 6-0 1:02J. LuceroLa Cueva2023 56th Las Cruces InvitationalChamp. Round 2133
12/08WF 8-2 2:47B. CarrilloRuidoso2023 56th Las Cruces InvitationalChamp. Round 1133
12/08WFOR 0-0J. NsanaEl Dorado2023 56th Las Cruces InvitationalChamp. Prelim.133
12/06WF 0-0E. GonzalesLos LunasLos Lunas @ Volcano VistaRound 1133
12/01WF 4-2 1:51K. VigilManzanoSouthwest Shootout DualsRound 3133
12/01WF 10-1 2:00A. AcostaBrushSouthwest Shootout DualsRound 1133
12/01LDEC 10-6M. SolisEl Paso EastwoodSouthwest Shootout DualsRound 2133
12/01WF 9-2 2:00T. RodriguezClint HorizonSouthwest Shootout DualsRound 5133
12/01WF 2-0 1:00M. AcostaChandlerSouthwest Shootout DualsRound 7133
12/01WF 2-0 1:28G. Banda-HernandezLas CrucesSouthwest Shootout DualsRound 6133
12/01WF 6-2 1:30M. ReichbachRio RanchoSouthwest Shootout DualsRound 3133
11/04WDEC 2-1C. ZentBlack Hills Wr AcdRMN Events - Monster MatchFinals126 lbs
11/04WDEC 6-2A. GatesGI GrapplersRMN Events - Monster MatchSemi-Finals126 lbs
11/04WDEC 8-2J. MarquezGladiator Wr AcdRMN Events - Monster MatchQuarter-Finals126 lbs
11/04WDEC 1-0 SVW. WeissTeam BravesRMN Events - Monster MatchRound of 16126 lbs
11/04WF 7-0 2:59A. AlvaradoJeffersonRMN Events - Monster MatchRound of 32126 lbs
10/28LDEC 5-4T. NorthRingers Wrestling Club2023 Brian Keck Memorial Preseason NationalsCons. Round 8132
10/28LMD 11-1C. AabergTeam Nazar Training Center2023 Brian Keck Memorial Preseason NationalsQuarterfinal132
10/27WDEC 5-4T. ShipmanThreestyle Wrestling Of Oklahoma2023 Brian Keck Memorial Preseason NationalsChamp. Round 4132
10/27WDEC 8-1K. PorterNebraska Elite Wrestling Club2023 Brian Keck Memorial Preseason NationalsChamp. Round 3132
10/27WTF 16-0 4:00J. GoodmanAgoge Wrestling Club2023 Brian Keck Memorial Preseason NationalsChamp. Round 2132
10/16LDEC 8-3M. CarrilloVandals RegimeRMN Events - FreakshowConsi of 16 #1132 lbs
10/15WF 4-5 1:28N. GallowayRocky MountainRMN Events - FreakshowConsi of 32 #2132 lbs
10/15WF 7-0 3:22M. RogersVici WCRMN Events - FreakshowConsi of 32 #1132 lbs
10/15WF 9-1 3:35K. YokoteNakamura WrestlingRMN Events - FreakshowConsi of 64 #2132 lbs
10/15WF 4-0 2:10T. GarciaTustin HSRMN Events - FreakshowConsi of 64 #1132 lbs
10/15WF 4-0 1:44e. sosaTop Gun WCRMN Events - FreakshowConsi of 128 #2132 lbs
10/14LDEC 6-4 SVE. HernandezHesperia WCRMN Events - FreakshowRound of 256132 lbs
09/23LDEC 4-1B. EllisonElementRMN Events - Cosmic Clash5th Place132 lbs
09/23LDEC 8-7J. MaciasGrindhouse WCRMN Events - Cosmic ClashConsi-Semis132 lbs
09/23LDEC 5-3A. BooneThe RoyalRMN Events - Cosmic ClashSemi-Finals132 lbs
09/23WF 5-2 3:43D. Anderson2tgRMN Events - Cosmic ClashQuarter-Finals132 lbs
09/23WF 5-2 3:57A. KrutzschGrandview WolvesRMN Events - Cosmic ClashRound of 16132 lbs
09/23WDEC 6-2B. EllisonElementRMN Events - Cosmic ClashRound of 32132 lbs
DATEW/LREPLAYRESULTOPPONENTOPP. TEAMEVENTRND.WT.
06/10LDEC 8-2Z. CovoloRawtown EliteRMN Events - Rocky Mountain Nationals-2023Consi of 4132 lbs
06/10WFOR 0-0L. AurandRuis WrestlingRMN Events - Rocky Mountain Nationals-2023Consi of 8 #2132 lbs
06/09WDEC 6-2S. MadridCapital City JagsRMN Events - Rocky Mountain Nationals-2023Consi of 8 #1132 lbs
06/09LDEC 8-1A. ContrerasPounders WCRMN Events - Rocky Mountain Nationals-2023Round of 16132 lbs
05/20WFOR 0-0W. WallaceThunder Wrestling ClubNMUSA FS & GR State ChampionshipsRound 2132
05/20LFOR 0-0V. Popadiuc505 Wrestling ClubNMUSA FS & GR State ChampionshipsRound 1132
05/20LTF 10-0V. Popadiuc505 Wrestling ClubNMUSA FS & GR State ChampionshipsRound 3132
05/20WTF 16-6 5:19W. WallaceThunder Wrestling ClubNMUSA FS & GR State ChampionshipsRound 1132
02/18LDEC 7-2E. GonzalesLos LunasNMAA Boys State Wrestling Championships3rd Place Match5A 121
02/18WDEC 7-5 SVE. MendiolaSanta FeNMAA Boys State Wrestling ChampionshipsCons. Semi5A 121
02/18WF 4-0 2:59M. SlateHobbsNMAA Boys State Wrestling ChampionshipsCons. Round 35A 121
02/18WMD 14-2D. HerreraLa CuevaNMAA Boys State Wrestling ChampionshipsCons. Round 25A 121
02/17LMD 18-9E. GonzalesLos LunasNMAA Boys State Wrestling ChampionshipsQuarterfinal5A 121
02/17WF 6-1 2:00A. MartinezAlamogordoNMAA Boys State Wrestling ChampionshipsChamp. Round 15A 121
02/11LMD 14-4M. WilliamsRio RanchoNMAA Region 1-5A Championships1st Place Match121
02/11WDEC 6-2E. MendiolaSanta FeNMAA Region 1-5A ChampionshipsSemifinal121
01/26WF 7-1 1:59E. GuruleClevelandVolcano Vista @ ClevelandRound 1121
01/21LDEC 10-7V. PopadiucSt Pius XSartan Scuffle Invite1st Place Match121
01/21WDEC 6-1E. SierraVolcano VistaSartan Scuffle InviteSemifinal121
01/21WF 11-1 4:18C. LaneAtrisco Heritage AcademySartan Scuffle InviteQuarterfinal121
01/14LMD 13-4S. GutierrezRio GrandeJoe Vivian Classic1st Place Match121
01/14WF 10-2 4:29E. GonzalesLos LunasJoe Vivian ClassicSemifinal121
01/13WF 16-5 5:08D. RodriguezBelenJoe Vivian ClassicQuarterfinal121
01/13WF 0-0 0:30R. ClementAtrisco Heritage AcademyJoe Vivian ClassicChamp. Round 2121
01/07WDEC 5-2J. FoxSahuarita2023 Conflict at Cleveland3rd Place Match121
01/07WF 7-12 2:34M. GonzalesGrants2023 Conflict at ClevelandCons. Semi121
01/07WF 2-1 3:00E. MendiolaSanta Fe2023 Conflict at ClevelandCons. Round 7121
01/07WF 11-0 2:44M. MascarenasCleveland JV2023 Conflict at ClevelandCons. Round 6121
01/06LDEC 9-2J. FoxSahuarita2023 Conflict at ClevelandQuarterfinal121
01/06WF 4-4 3:04R. ClementAtrisco Heritage Academy2023 Conflict at ClevelandChamp. Round 3121
01/06WF 10-1 2:15R. MartinezMt. View Marana2023 Conflict at ClevelandChamp. Round 2121
12/14WF 0-0A. ZamoraLos LunasVolcano Vista @ Los LunasRound 1127
12/10WFOR 0-0M. SolisEP Eastwood 55th Las Cruces Invitational5th Place Match121
12/10LDEC 15-9I. AbdallahEP Franklin 55th Las Cruces InvitationalCons. Semi121
12/10WDEC 5-4M. NajeraCarlsbad55th Las Cruces InvitationalCons. Round 5121
12/09WF 10-0 2:42K. AguirreSilver55th Las Cruces InvitationalCons. Round 4121
12/09LF 9-7 5:45M. SolisEP Eastwood 55th Las Cruces InvitationalQuarterfinal121
12/09WF 7-2 1:52A. BenavidezCobre55th Las Cruces InvitationalChamp. Round 2121
12/09WDEC 3-0M. NajeraCarlsbad55th Las Cruces InvitationalChamp. Round 1121
12/07WMD 13-2D. MartinezPiedra Vista HighPiedra Vista High vs. Volcano VistaRound 1127
DATEW/LREPLAYRESULTOPPONENTOPP. TEAMEVENTRND.WT.
01/15LMD 13-5G. DormanBad Karma2022 WOW Tulsa NationalsConsi of 16 #1108 lbs
01/15LMD 9-0N. BogerHeritage Outlaws2022 WOW Tulsa NationalsRd of 32108 lbs
11/21LDEC 4-2T. CarneyCoweta Tiger Wrestling2021 WOW Kickoff ClassicConsi of 16 #2101 lbs
11/21WDEC 6-5M. MorrisHamma Shack2021 WOW Kickoff ClassicConsi of 16 #1101 lbs
11/20WDEC 3-2J. YeatmanLions Wrestling Academy2021 WOW Kickoff ClassicConsi of 32 #2101 lbs
11/20LDEC 4-0J. LeckSouth Central Punisher Wrestling Club2021 WOW Kickoff ClassicRd of 32101 lbs
DATEW/LREPLAYRESULTOPPONENTOPP. TEAMEVENTRND.WT.
01/05WF 2-1 2:15*. Martinez**No Escape WCRumble In The Mountain Duals K-5Round 288
01/05WMD 8-0J. DebuttesDuran WrestlingRumble In The Mountain Duals K-5Round 288
01/05WDEC 0-0 UTBS. Arnds**Atrisco Rumble In The Mountain Duals K-5Round 188
11/17WF 6-2 2:07E. Gallardo---Lockjaw Let The Dogs Out Season Opener1st & 3rd (16 Man)85 lbs
11/17WF 2-0 1:59L. MartinezCougar Wrestling ClubLockjaw Let The Dogs Out Season Opener4th Wrestleback (16 Man)85 lbs
11/17WF 8-0 2:31P. BacaRio Rancho Jr. WrestlingLockjaw Let The Dogs Out Season OpenerSemis & 3rd WB (16 Man)85 lbs
11/17WF 4-0 0:34A. MartinEldorado EaglesLockjaw Let The Dogs Out Season Opener2nd Wrestleback (16 Man)85 lbs
11/17LF 3-0 3:51T. OlguinStout Wrestling AcademyLockjaw Let The Dogs Out Season OpenerQuarters & 1st WB (16 Man)85 lbs
DATEW/LREPLAYRESULTOPPONENTOPP. TEAMEVENTRND.WT.
06/15LDEC 2-0R. O`HearonPOWA Silver 4th Annual POWA Summer National DualsRound 375
06/15LF 13-2 2:56C. Mills806 Texas Elite4th Annual POWA Summer National Duals1st Place Match75
06/15WDQ 2-4j. boydenViking Wrestling Club4th Annual POWA Summer National Duals1st Place Match75
06/15WDEC 4-2L. Zimmerman2 Tuff Gym4th Annual POWA Summer National DualsRound 175
06/15LF 2-0 1:06J. GonzalesU Town Hammers4th Annual POWA Summer National DualsRound 375
06/15LF 6-1 3:30J. TorresNo Limit Soldiers4th Annual POWA Summer National DualsRound 575
06/15LF 2-0 0:26D. BARROWSKansas Marshalls4th Annual POWA Summer National DualsRound 275
DATEW/LREPLAYRESULTOPPONENTOPP. TEAMEVENTRND.WT.
02/14LMD 14-2E. MendiolaPatriot WrestlingDuke City Team DualsRound 155
02/14LMD 8-0A. RodriguezSilver HawksDuke City Team DualsRound 255