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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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/22 | W | DEC 7-4 | G. Kuchan | --- | VHSL Class 1, 2, 3 State Championships | 1st Place Match | 3 - 132 | |
| 02/22 | W | MD 13-3 | B. Waddell | --- | VHSL Class 1, 2, 3 State Championships | Semi-Finals | 3 - 132 | |
| 02/21 | W | TF 17-1 4:52 | G. Brammer | Liberty Christian | VHSL Class 1, 2, 3 State Championships | Quarter-Finals | 3 - 132 | |
| 02/21 | W | F 2-0 0:33 | m. pearson | --- | VHSL Class 1, 2, 3 State Championships | Round 1 (16 Man) | 3 - 132 | |
| 02/15 | W | F 2-0 1:44 | B. Ahlemann | Skyline | 2020 VHSL Class 3 Region B Tournament | Placement Matches (16 Man) | 132 | |
| 02/15 | W | TF 16-1 4:28 | B. Mason | Warren County | 2020 VHSL Class 3 Region B Tournament | Semis & 3rd WB (16 Man) | 132 | |
| 02/14 | W | F 5-0 1:47 | T. Conaway | Independence High School | 2020 VHSL Class 3 Region B Tournament | Quarters & 1st WB (16 Man) | 132 | |
| 01/21 | W | TF 19-4 4:36 | B. Mason | --- | Brentsville District @ Warren County | Round 1 | 132 | |
| 12/20 | W | F 0-0 1:06 | J. Adkinson | Woodbridge Senior | Brentsville District @ Woodbridge Senior | Round 1 | 132 |