Alex Cardenas
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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/17 | W | DEC 6-3 | I. Toe | High Point Central | NCHSAA State Championships | Championship Finals | 4A 126 | |
| 02/16 | W | DEC 3-1 | S. Thomas | Laney | NCHSAA State Championships | Semifinals | 4A 126 | |
| 02/15 | W | F 2-0 0:42 | B. Trader | Davie | NCHSAA State Championships | 16 man Quarterfinals | 4A 126 | |
| 02/14 | W | F 4-1 0:17 | T. Rocham | New Bern | NCHSAA State Championships | 16 Man Round 1 | 4A 126 | |
| 02/09 | W | F 2-0 1:49 | J. Cox | Riverside | NCHSAA 4A Mideast Regional | 1st | 126 | |
| 02/09 | W | DEC 7-1 | C. Long | Jack Britt | NCHSAA 4A Mideast Regional | Semifinals | 126 | |
| 02/08 | W | F 2-0 1:57 | K. Boyer | Fuquay-Varina | NCHSAA 4A Mideast Regional | Quarters | 126 | |
| 01/26 | W | F 4-0 1:19 | J. Jones | Millbrook | 2019 Cap VII 4A Conference Tournament | 1st place | 126 | |
| 01/26 | W | TF 18-3 3:47 | W. Wisz | Sanderson | 2019 Cap VII 4A Conference Tournament | Semifinals | 126 | |
| 01/26 | W | F 7-1 0:43 | N. Daniels | Southeast Raleigh | 2019 Cap VII 4A Conference Tournament | Quarterfinals | 126 | |
| 01/24 | W | F 12-2 1:29 | R. Doll | --- | Cardinal Gibbons @ Enloe | Round 1 | 126 | |
| 01/13 | W | F 4-1 1:58 | E. Rivenbark | Topsail | 2019 Jolly Roger Invitational | 1st Place | 126 | |
| 01/12 | W | TF 15-0 4:12 | M. Delarosa | Northern Durham | 2019 Jolly Roger Invitational | Semifinals | 126 | |
| 01/12 | W | F 6-2 0:56 | W. Cannaday | South Central | 2019 Jolly Roger Invitational | Quarters and Cons Pigtails | 126 | |
| 01/12 | W | F 6-1 1:04 | D. Ferguson | Knightdale | 2019 Jolly Roger Invitational | Round of 16 | 126 | |
| 12/29 | W | F 2-0 0:27 | R. Griffith | Avery County | 2018 Holy Angels Invitational | Finals | 126 | |
| 12/29 | W | F 2-0 0:27 | R. Griffith | Avery County | 2018 Holy Angels Invitational | Finals | 126 | |
| 12/28 | W | DEC 7-2 | N. Huntley | Piedmont | 2018 Holy Angels Invitational | Cons Semifinals | 126 | |
| 12/28 | W | DEC 7-2 | N. Huntley | Piedmont | 2018 Holy Angels Invitational | Cons Semifinals | 126 | |
| 12/28 | L | DEC 3-1 SV | E. Oakley | Wheatmore | 2018 Holy Angels Invitational | Semifinals | 126 | |
| 12/28 | L | DEC 3-1 SV | E. Oakley | Wheatmore | 2018 Holy Angels Invitational | Semifinals | 126 | |
| 12/28 | W | DEC 4-0 | T. BLACK | --- | 2018 Holy Angels Invitational | Quarterfinals | 126 | |
| 12/28 | W | DEC 4-0 | T. Black | Southlake Christian | 2018 Holy Angels Invitational | Quarterfinals | 126 | |
| 12/27 | W | DEC 7-0 | G. Ormand | St. Stephens | 2018 Holy Angels Invitational | Round of 16 | 126 | |
| 12/27 | W | DEC 7-0 | G. Ormand | St. Stephens | 2018 Holy Angels Invitational | Round of 16 | 126 | |
| 12/27 | W | F 2-0 0:14 | A. Ellis | Olympic | 2018 Holy Angels Invitational | Round of 32 | 126 | |
| 12/27 | W | F 2-0 0:14 | A. Ellis | Olympic | 2018 Holy Angels Invitational | Round of 32 | 126 | |
| 12/24 | W | F 0-0 3:40 | T. Rocham | New Bern | Mark Adams Individual | Champ. Round 1 | 126 | |
| 12/24 | W | DEC 3-2 | G. Ormand | St. Stephens | Mark Adams Individual | Champ. Round 1 | 126 | |
| 12/24 | W | F 0-0 2:58 | J. Crawford | --- | Mark Adams Individual | Champ. Round 1 | 126 | |
| 12/24 | W | F 0-0 2:17 | S. Saleh | Lumberton | Mark Adams Individual | Champ. Round 1 | 126 | |
| 12/24 | W | F 0-0 0:16 | C. Royall | Randleman | Mark Adams Individual | Champ. Round 1 | 126 | |
| 12/24 | W | F 0-0 2:58 | J. Crawford | --- | Mark Adams Individual | Quarterfinals | 126 |
| DATE | W/L | REPLAY | RESULT | OPPONENT | OPP. TEAM | EVENT | RND. | WT. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/17 | W | DEC 2-1 | T. McGee | McDowell | 2018 NCHSAA State Championships | Championship Finals | 4A 126 | |
| 02/17 | W | F 8-2 5:33 | A. Smith | Ragsdale | 2018 NCHSAA State Championships | Semifinals | 4A 126 | |
| 02/16 | W | DEC 5-2 | J. Linker | --- | 2018 NCHSAA State Championships | 16 man Quarterfinals | 4A 126 | |
| 02/15 | W | DEC 6-2 | B. Trader | Davie | 2018 NCHSAA State Championships | 16 Man Round 1 | 4A 126 | |
| 02/10 | W | DEC 1-0 | L. Maher | Middle Creek | NCHSAA 4A Mideast Regional | 1st | 126 | |
| 02/10 | W | F 14-1 5:55 | T. Couture | Green Hope | NCHSAA 4A Mideast Regional | Semifinals | 126 | |
| 02/10 | W | DEC 4-2 | A. Schiess | --- | NCHSAA 4A Mideast Regional | Quarterfinals | 126 | |
| 01/26 | W | F 0-0 2:35 | K. Smith | Garner Magnet | Garner Magnet @ Holly Springs | Round 1 | 126 | |
| 01/14 | W | DEC 1-0 | J. Padilla | Jacksonville | 18th Boneyard Bash | Boneyard 1st Place Matches | 126 | |
| 01/13 | W | DEC 6-1 | D. Curvin | Lake Norman | 18th Boneyard Bash | Boneyard Round 5 Semis & WB | 126 | |
| 01/13 | W | F 2-0 0:39 | B. Smith | Scotland | 18th Boneyard Bash | Boneyard Round 3 (16 & 32 Man) | 126 | |
| 01/13 | W | TF 16-1 4:00 | Z. Grierson | Gray`s Creek | 18th Boneyard Bash | Boneyard Round 2 | 126 | |
| 01/11 | W | TF 18-2 2:00 | L. Mcdonald | --- | Holly Springs @ Middle Creek | Round 1 | 132 | |
| 12/23 | W | DEC 6-0 | D. Sisk | JH Rose | Tiger Holiday Classic 2017 | Finals | 126 | |
| 12/23 | W | DEC 6-0 | D. Sisk | JH Rose | Tiger Holiday Classic 2017 | Finals | 126 | |
| 12/23 | W | DEC 6-2 | G. Wiggins | Orange | Tiger Holiday Classic 2017 | Semis | 126 | |
| 12/23 | W | DEC 6-2 | G. Wiggins | Orange | Tiger Holiday Classic 2017 | Semis | 126 | |
| 12/22 | W | DEC 3-1 | A. Smith | Ragsdale | Tiger Holiday Classic 2017 | Quarters | 126 | |
| 12/22 | W | DEC 3-1 | A. Smith | Ragsdale | Tiger Holiday Classic 2017 | Quarters | 126 | |
| 12/22 | W | DEC 7-2 | N. Pepe | WIlliam Hough | Tiger Holiday Classic 2017 | Round 2 Champ. Side | 126 | |
| 12/22 | W | DEC 7-2 | N. Pepe | WIlliam Hough | Tiger Holiday Classic 2017 | Round 2 Champ. Side | 126 | |
| 12/22 | W | MD 12-0 | W. Nguyen | Pinecrest | Tiger Holiday Classic 2017 | Round 1 (32 Man) | 126 | |
| 12/22 | W | MD 12-0 | W. Nguyen | Pinecrest | Tiger Holiday Classic 2017 | Round 1 (32 Man) | 126 | |
| 12/21 | W | MD 8-0 | N. Williams | Apex | Holly Springs @ Apex | Round 1 | 126 | |
| 12/14 | W | F 0-0 0:52 | C. Joseph | Apex Friendship | Apex Friendship @ Holly Springs | Round 1 | 126 | |
| 12/09 | W | DEC 4-0 | A. Samuelson | --- | USAF-Rosewood Eagle Invitational | 1st & 3rd (16 Man) | 126 | |
| 12/09 | W | F 8-0 2:14 | J. Wattenbarger | Hunt | USAF-Rosewood Eagle Invitational | Semis | 126 | |
| 12/09 | W | MD 12-2 | C. Long | Britt, Jack | USAF-Rosewood Eagle Invitational | Quarters | 126 | |
| 12/09 | W | F 10-0 1:01 | J. Johnson | Trask, Heide | USAF-Rosewood Eagle Invitational | Round 1 (16 Man) | 126 | |
| 10/08 | W | F 5-0 0:42 | W. Willis | TOWN CENTER WC | INTERSTATE 64 HIGH SCHOOL DUALS | Round 1 (6 Team) | 126 | |
| 10/08 | W | DEC 4-0 | C. Steckline | GREAT BRIDGE | INTERSTATE 64 HIGH SCHOOL DUALS | Round 5 (6 Team) | 126 | |
| 10/08 | W | MD 8-0 | J. Laird | POWERHOUSE | INTERSTATE 64 HIGH SCHOOL DUALS | Round 2 | 126 | |
| 10/08 | W | DEC 1-0 | L. Lambert | DARKHORSE WRESTLING CLUB | INTERSTATE 64 HIGH SCHOOL DUALS | Round 1 | 126 |
| DATE | W/L | REPLAY | RESULT | OPPONENT | OPP. TEAM | EVENT | RND. | WT. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/04 | L | DEC 4-3 | B. Wittenberg | FCA | Fall Qualifier | Consi-Semi | 113 | |
| 09/03 | W | MD 10-0 | T. Finnearty | Circleville | Fall Qualifier | Semis and Consi-Quarters | 113 | |
| 09/03 | W | DEC 5-3 | L. Maher | The Crew | Fall Qualifier | Consi after Quarters | 113 | |
| 09/03 | L | DEC 5-0 | J. Best | Parkersburg High School | Fall Qualifier | Quarterfinals | 113 | |
| 09/03 | W | DEC 6-0 | Y. Hammad | Woodbridge High School | Fall Qualifier | Round of 16 | 113 |
| DATE | W/L | REPLAY | RESULT | OPPONENT | OPP. TEAM | EVENT | RND. | WT. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/13 | L | DEC 4-1 | M. Iii | Wolf Den Wrestling | Fall Qualifier | Consi-Semi | 106 | |
| 09/12 | L | FOR 0-0 | J. Lehr | The CREW | Fall Qualifier | Semis and Consi-Quarters | 106 | |
| 09/12 | W | DEC 5-0 | J. Walker | Brentsville District | Fall Qualifier | Quarterfinals | 106 | |
| 09/12 | W | DEC 2-1 | T. Dieter | Massanutten Matmen | Fall Qualifier | Round of 16 | 106 | |
| 09/12 | W | F 11-0 4:12 | M. Albergo | VA Team Predator | Fall Qualifier | Round of 32 | 106 |
| DATE | W/L | REPLAY | RESULT | OPPONENT | OPP. TEAM | EVENT | RND. | WT. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/09 | W | F 4-0 0:54 | C. Fentress | Mat Rats | Virginia Beach National Games MS Duals | Round 6 (8 Team) | 82 | |
| 11/09 | W | F 8-1 3:22 | W. Edmiston | Darkhorse | Virginia Beach National Games MS Duals | Round 7 (8 Team) | 82 | |
| 11/09 | W | F 11-1 2:13 | D. Werth | VAWA Gold | Virginia Beach National Games MS Duals | Round 4 (8 Team) | 82 | |
| 11/09 | W | F 5-0 0:37 | D. Cataldi | --- | Virginia Beach National Games MS Duals | Round 5 (8 Team) | 82 | |
| 11/09 | W | F 8-1 2:20 | N. Vafiadis | --- | Virginia Beach National Games MS Duals | Round 3 (8 Team) | 82 | |
| 11/09 | W | MD 11-1 | R. Starcher | --- | Virginia Beach National Games MS Duals | Round 1 (8 Team) | 82 |
| DATE | W/L | REPLAY | RESULT | OPPONENT | OPP. TEAM | EVENT | RND. | WT. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/09 | W | DEC 6-3 | W. Edminston | Mooresville Wrestling Club | 2013 NC AAU State Championship | Placement Matches (16 Man) | 70 lbs | |
| 03/09 | W | F 0-0 0:32 | T. Freeze | Cougars Den | 2013 NC AAU State Championship | Semis & 3rd WB (16 Man) | 70 lbs | |
| 03/09 | W | MD 15-2 | J. Graham | --- | 2013 NC AAU State Championship | Quarters & 1st WB (16 Man) | 70 lbs | |
| 03/09 | W | DEC 6-4 SV | W. Hawke | --- | 2013 NC AAU State Championship | Round 1 (16 Man) | 70 lbs | |
| 12/14 | W | DEC 3-0 | N. Vafiadis | --- | VACW ES Holiday Duals | Round 7 (8 Team) | 70 | |
| 12/14 | L | DEC 4-0 | B. Finnerty | ABE National | VACW ES Holiday Duals | Round 4 (8 Team) | 70 | |
| 12/14 | W | DEC 3-0 | I. Ferguson | MD Tiny Terps Black | VACW ES Holiday Duals | Round 5 (8 Team) | 70 | |
| 12/14 | L | DEC 2-1 | J. Laird | VA Cobra`s | VACW ES Holiday Duals | Round 1 (8 Team) | 70 | |
| 12/14 | L | MD 16-3 | J. Aluyan | Team Palmetto - SC | VACW ES Holiday Duals | Round 2 (8 Team) | 70 | |
| 12/14 | L | MD 12-0 | V. Mannella | Team Minion Black | VACW ES Holiday Duals | Round 1 (6 Team) | 70 | |
| 12/14 | L | DEC 8-6 | C. Kim | PA Blue 2 | VACW ES Holiday Duals | Round 5 (6 Team) | 70 | |
| 12/14 | W | F 0-0 0:28 | R. Burgos | G2 Wrestling Academy | VACW ES Holiday Duals | Round 3 (6 Team) | 70 | |
| 12/14 | L | MD 10-0 | C. Pontelandolfo | TNT National | VACW ES Holiday Duals | Round 2 (6 Team) | 70 | |
| 12/14 | L | MD 9-0 | C. Stewart | Terps Extreme | VACW ES Holiday Duals | Round 4 (6 Team) | 70 | |
| 12/14 | W | F 0-0 1:29 | D. Gilcher | Michigan Select Gold | VACW ES Holiday Duals | Round 3 (8 Team) | 70 |