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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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/28 | L | DEC 4-2 | C. Stangle | St. John Vianney | 2023 Sam Cali Invitational | 3rd Place | 165 lbs | |
| 12/28 | W | DEC 8-6 | G. Keebler | Moorestown | 2023 Sam Cali Invitational | Consi-Semis | 165 lbs | |
| 12/28 | L | F 2-0 1:35 | A. Reall | Ponaganset | 2023 Sam Cali Invitational | Semi-Finals | 165 lbs | |
| 12/27 | W | MD 21-11 | G. Gomes | Morris Knolls | 2023 Sam Cali Invitational | Quarter-Finals | 165 lbs | |
| 12/27 | W | TF 21-6 3:41 | A. Mayers | Somerville | 2023 Sam Cali Invitational | Round of 16 | 165 lbs | |
| 12/27 | W | F 6-4 1:33 | O. Martin | Bergen Catholic | 2023 Sam Cali Invitational | Round of 32 | 165 lbs |
| DATE | W/L | REPLAY | RESULT | OPPONENT | OPP. TEAM | EVENT | RND. | WT. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/29 | L | DEC 5-3 | G. Davis | Berks Catholic | 2022 Tony Iasiello Memorial Christmas City | Finals | 172 lbs | |
| 12/29 | W | F 2-0 1:11 | A. Ryan | First Colonial | 2022 Tony Iasiello Memorial Christmas City | Semi-Finals | 172 lbs | |
| 12/28 | W | F 9-3 5:13 | D. Cruz | Bethlehem Catholic | 2022 Tony Iasiello Memorial Christmas City | Quarter-Finals | 172 lbs | |
| 10/15 | L | F 8-2 3:24 | S. Bishop | VA | 2022 Defense Soap Super 32 | Consi of 32 #1 | 170 lbs | |
| 10/15 | W | DEC 5-2 | A. Hastings | MD | 2022 Defense Soap Super 32 | Consi of 64 #2 | 170 lbs | |
| 10/15 | L | F 2-0 0:44 | M. Takats | OH | 2022 Defense Soap Super 32 | Round of 64 | 170 lbs | |
| 10/15 | W | DEC 10-4 | C. Brown | PA | 2022 Defense Soap Super 32 | Round of 128 | 170 lbs | |
| 09/18 | L | DEC 5-1 | L. Fugazzotto | Lion's Den Scotty | Ultimate Club Duals | 3rd Place | 175 lbs | |
| 09/18 | L | DEC 5-2 | T. Cohenour | M2TC Wizards | Ultimate Club Duals | Semi-Finals | 175 lbs | |
| 09/18 | W | MD 14-2 | E. Brokenshire | Benton | Ultimate Club Duals | Quarter-Finals | 175 lbs | |
| 09/17 | L | F 12-4 2:59 | H. IV | --- | Ultimate Club Duals | RR Rnd 4 | 175 lbs | |
| 09/17 | L | DEC 5-0 | C. Lenzi | Steller Trained Vader | Ultimate Club Duals | RR Rnd 3 | 175 lbs |
| DATE | W/L | REPLAY | RESULT | OPPONENT | OPP. TEAM | EVENT | RND. | WT. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/25 | W | DEC 6-5 | R. Gallagher | PA | 2021 NHSCA High School Nationals | 7th Place | 160 lbs | |
| 04/24 | L | MD 11-1 | V. Lee | NJ | 2021 NHSCA High School Nationals | Consi of 4 | 160 lbs | |
| 04/24 | W | DEC 10-6 | J. EDDY | OH | 2021 NHSCA High School Nationals | Consi of 8 #2 | 160 lbs | |
| 04/24 | L | DEC 13-6 | C. Smith | --- | 2021 NHSCA High School Nationals | Quarter-Finals | 160 lbs | |
| 04/23 | W | DEC 7-5 | C. Mairano | CT | 2021 NHSCA High School Nationals | Round of 16 | 160 lbs | |
| 04/01 | W | F 8-2 1:52 | T. Browne | Tioga | Journeymen Rudis NYS Youth, HS, and FS Championships | 3rd Place | 170 lbs | |
| 04/01 | W | F 4-4 1:11 | C. Wellenstein | Mt Markham | Journeymen Rudis NYS Youth, HS, and FS Championships | Consi-Semis | 170 lbs | |
| 04/01 | L | MD 10-1 | M. Mancuso | Commack Hs | Journeymen Rudis NYS Youth, HS, and FS Championships | Semi-Finals | 170 lbs | |
| 04/01 | W | MD 15-3 | A. Pinkhasov | Tottenville | Journeymen Rudis NYS Youth, HS, and FS Championships | Quarter-Finals | 170 lbs |