Devin Avedissian
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 | L | DEC 5-3 | C. Baughman | Concordia University | NAIA Great Plains Athletic Conference | 1st Place Match | 141 | |
| 02/22 | W | MD 19-9 | Z. Zitek | Dakota Wesleyan University | NAIA Great Plains Athletic Conference | Semifinal | 141 | |
| 02/21 | W | F 3-0 0:53 | G. Browning | Hastings College | NAIA Great Plains Athletic Conference | Quarterfinal | 141 | |
| 02/08 | W | DEC 5-2 SV | H. Steffans | Morningside (Iowa) | Doane University vs. Morningside (Iowa) | Round 1 | 141 | |
| 02/08 | W | DEC 11-4 | Z. Zitek | Dakota Wesleyan (S.D.) | Doane University @ Dakota Wesleyan (S.D.) | Round 1 | 141 | |
| 02/08 | W | TF 19-4 4:40 | S. Shiwoko | Waldorf (Iowa) | Doane University vs. Waldorf (Iowa) | Round 1 | 141 | |
| 02/01 | W | TF 18-3 3:23 | C. Jensen | William Penn (Iowa) | William Penn (Iowa) @ Doane University | Round 1 | 141 | |
| 01/18 | W | TF 15-0 2:37 | D. Michael | Hastings (Neb.) | Hastings (Neb.) @ Doane University | Round 1 | 141 | |
| 01/10 | W | DEC 9-7 | B. Davis | Corban University | 2025 NWCA National Duals - Mens | Round 1 (16 Team) | 141 | |
| 01/10 | L | MD 15-2 | C. Lopez | Embry-Riddle (Ariz.) | 2025 NWCA National Duals - Mens | Semis & 3rd WB (16 Team) | 141 | |
| 01/10 | W | TF 15-0 5:58 | C. Morales | Montana State-Northern | 2025 NWCA National Duals - Mens | 2nd Wrestleback (16 Team) | 141 | |
| 01/10 | W | DEC 3-1 | N. Moore | Campbellsville (Ky.) | 2025 NWCA National Duals - Mens | Quarters & 1st WB (16 Team) | 141 | |
| 12/14 | L | DEC 7-1 | C. Baughman | Concordia (Neb.) | Doane University @ Concordia (Neb.) | Round 1 | 141 | |
| 11/26 | W | TF 15-0 2:32 | A. Kelley | Briar Cliff (Iowa) | GPAC Duals Day #1 | Round 1 | 141 | |
| 11/09 | W | TF 19-3 1:41 | J. Duncan | Midland (Neb.) | Midland (Neb.) @ Doane University | Round 1 | 141 |
| DATE | W/L | REPLAY | RESULT | OPPONENT | OPP. TEAM | EVENT | RND. | WT. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/17 | L | MD 12-3 | C. Watson | Briar Cliff (Iowa) | NAIA Great Plains Athletic Conference | 3rd Place Match | 133 | |
| 02/17 | W | MD 11-2 | J. Burnette | Northwestern (Iowa) | NAIA Great Plains Athletic Conference | Cons. Semi | 133 | |
| 02/17 | L | F 3-1 5:00 | I. Miller | Jamestown (N.D.) | NAIA Great Plains Athletic Conference | Semifinal | 133 | |
| 01/27 | W | DEC 5-0 | T. Natsagdorj | Dakota Wesleyan (S.D.) | Dakota Wesleyan (S.D.) vs. Doane University | Round 1 | 133 | |
| 01/05 | L | MD 9-1 | S. Graeber | Southern Oregon | 2024 NWCA National Duals - Mens | Champ. Round 1 | 133 | |
| 01/05 | W | MD 12-2 | B. Ledford | Ottawa University | 2024 NWCA National Duals - Mens | Semifinal | 133 | |
| 01/05 | W | DEC 8-1 | T. Bremer | Providence (Mont.) | 2024 NWCA National Duals - Mens | 1st Place Match | 133 | |
| 01/05 | L | DEC 10-4 | A. Hughes | Marian University (IN) | 2024 NWCA National Duals - Mens | Cons. Round 1 | 133 | |
| 01/05 | W | TF 16-0 4:07 | C. Thomas | Campbellsville (Ky.) | 2024 NWCA National Duals - Mens | Cons. Round 2 | 133 | |
| 11/22 | L | DEC 4-0 | E. Krey | Briar Cliff (Iowa) | Doane University vs. Briar Cliff (Iowa) | Round 1 | 141 |
| DATE | W/L | REPLAY | RESULT | OPPONENT | OPP. TEAM | EVENT | RND. | WT. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/18 | W | DEC 6-2 | T. Natsagdorj | Dakota Wesleyan University (s.d.) | NAIA Great Plains Athletic Conference | 5th Place Match | 133 | |
| 02/18 | L | MD 13-1 | K. Aholelei | Hastings College (Neb.) | NAIA Great Plains Athletic Conference | Cons. Semi | 133 | |
| 02/18 | W | TF 16-1 2:39 | S. Heeney | Northwestern College (Iowa) | NAIA Great Plains Athletic Conference | Cons. Round 3 | 133 | |
| 02/17 | W | DEC 1-0 | G. Wells | Concordia University (Neb.) | NAIA Great Plains Athletic Conference | Cons. Round 2 | 133 | |
| 02/17 | L | MD 12-4 | T. Natsagdorj | Dakota Wesleyan University (s.d.) | NAIA Great Plains Athletic Conference | Quarterfinal | 133 | |
| 02/17 | W | MD 12-0 | J. Goebel | University Of Jamestown (n.d.) | NAIA Great Plains Athletic Conference | Champ. Round 1 | 133 | |
| 01/28 | L | DEC 8-3 | T. Vasquez | Morningside (Iowa) | Doane University vs. Morningside (Iowa) | Round 1 | 133 | |
| 01/28 | W | TF 16-0 6:15 | T. Natsagdorj | Dakota Wesleyan (S.D.) | Doane University vs. Dakota Wesleyan (S.D.) | Round 1 | 133 | |
| 01/28 | W | F 14-0 1:33 | J. Goebel | Jamestown (N.D.) | GPAC Duals 2 | Round 1 | 133 | |
| 01/14 | W | TF 15-0 6:16 | G. Wells | Concordia (Neb.) | Doane University @ Concordia (Neb.) | Round 1 | 133 | |
| 01/06 | L | DEC 3-2 | M. Gimson | Indiana Tech | 2023 NWCA National Duals - Men`s Divisions | Quarterfinal | 133 | |
| 01/06 | W | F 6-2 4:19 | C. Mahaffey | Oklahoma City | 2023 NWCA National Duals - Men`s Divisions | Champ. Round 1 | 133 | |
| 01/06 | L | MD 10-0 | C. Taylor | Grand View (Iowa) | 2023 NWCA National Duals - Men`s Divisions | Semifinal | 133 | |
| 01/06 | W | TF 18-3 5:19 | T. Kuketz | Southeastern | 2023 NWCA National Duals - Men`s Divisions | 3rd Place Match | 133 | |
| 12/17 | L | F 6-2 4:42 | J. Shaw | Central Methodist | Concordia Bulldog Duals | Round 5 | 133 | |
| 12/17 | W | DEC 7-3 | H. Williams | Missouri Valley | Concordia Bulldog Duals | Round 6 | 133 | |
| 12/17 | W | DEC 6-2 | K. Smart | Benedictine College | Concordia Bulldog Duals | Round 2 | 133 | |
| 12/17 | W | TF 18-0 1:36 | L. Chess | University of Rio Grande | Concordia Bulldog Duals | Round 3 | 133 | |
| 12/04 | W | DEC 3-2 | J. Kelber | Nebraska-Kearney | Doane Conner/Oppenheim Open | 5th Place Match | 133 | |
| 12/03 | L | DEC 5-2 | A. Meza | Valiant College Prep | Doane Conner/Oppenheim Open | Cons. Semi | 133 | |
| 12/03 | L | DEC 4-2 SV | K. Mendoza | Grand View (Iowa) | Doane Conner/Oppenheim Open | Semifinal | 133 | |
| 12/03 | W | DEC 3-1 SV | K. Encinas | Oklahoma Wesleyan | Doane Conner/Oppenheim Open | Quarterfinal | 133 | |
| 12/03 | W | TF 16-0 2:06 | J. Fontenot | Central Christian College (KS) | Doane Conner/Oppenheim Open | Champ. Round 1 | 133 | |
| 11/22 | W | DEF 7-0 0:59 | L. Schroeder | Northwestern (Iowa) | Doane University vs. Northwestern (Iowa) | Round 1 | 133 | |
| 11/21 | W | DEC 6-3 | G. Howard | Briar Cliff (Iowa) | Doane University @ Briar Cliff (Iowa) | Round 1 | 133 | |
| 11/12 | W | DEC 4-2 SV | T. Kinlicheenie | Arizona Christian University | ERAU Mile High Open | 3rd Place Match | 133 | |
| 11/12 | W | MD 18-8 | J. Waddoups | Snow College | ERAU Mile High Open | Cons. Semi | 133 | |
| 11/12 | W | TF 18-1 4:29 | A. Stanley | Embry-Riddle (Ariz.) | ERAU Mile High Open | Cons. Round 3 | 133 | |
| 11/12 | W | TF 15-0 7:00 | B. Olsen | New Mexico Highlands | ERAU Mile High Open | Cons. Round 2 | 133 | |
| 11/12 | L | DEC 9-4 | T. Kinlicheenie | Arizona Christian University | ERAU Mile High Open | Quarterfinal | 133 | |
| 11/12 | W | TF 16-0 4:26 | A. Jiron | New Mexico Highlands | ERAU Mile High Open | Champ. Round 1 | 133 | |
| 11/05 | L | M FOR 0-0 | R. DeLaCruz | University of Saint Mary | Falcon Invite 2022 - Men | 3rd Place Match | 133 | |
| 11/05 | W | F 2-0 0:53 | T. Long | Carl Albert State | Falcon Invite 2022 - Men | Cons. Semi | 133 | |
| 11/05 | W | M FOR 0-0 | D. Vargas | Doane University | Falcon Invite 2022 - Men | Cons. Round 5 | 133 | |
| 11/05 | W | DEC 7-1 | J. Foust | Newman University | Falcon Invite 2022 - Men | Cons. Round 4 | 133 | |
| 11/05 | W | TF 16-0 3:32 | R. McNeel | Avil | Falcon Invite 2022 - Men | Cons. Round 3 | 133 | |
| 11/05 | W | TF 18-2 3:00 | C. Abney | Jarvis Christian | Falcon Invite 2022 - Men | Cons. Round 2 | 133 | |
| 11/05 | W | F 6-0 0:47 | M. Davila | Schreiner | Falcon Invite 2022 - Men | Cons. Round 1 | 133 | |
| 11/05 | L | DEC 2-0 | J. Henschel | Pratt | Falcon Invite 2022 - Men | Champ. Round 1 | 133 | |
| 10/29 | W | TF 17-2 7:00 | Q. Pauda | Colby Community College | York University Open | 5th Place Match | 133 | |
| 10/29 | W | MD 14-0 | R. Cordova | Doane University | York University Open | Cons. Round 2 | 133 | |
| 10/29 | L | DEC 3-1 | A. Pena | Wayland Baptist (Texas) | York University Open | Quarterfinal | 133 | |
| 10/29 | W | TF 16-0 2:20 | J. Palma | Northwestern (Iowa) | York University Open | Champ. Round 1 | 133 |