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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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/01 | L | F 10-0 1:16 | C. Reid | --- | AYWO-AAU State Championship | 4th Wrestleback (16 Man) | 85 | |
| 02/01 | W | FOR 0-0 | C. Fielder | --- | AYWO-AAU State Championship | Semis & 3rd WB (16 Man) | 85 | |
| 02/01 | L | F 2-0 0:12 | C. Reid | --- | AYWO-AAU State Championship | Round 1 (16 Man) | 85 | |
| 01/25 | L | DQ 0-0 | J. Jourdan | Skulls and crossbones | AYWO-AAU Central Regional Championship | Cons. Semis (8 Man) | 85 | |
| 01/25 | L | DQ 2-0 | C. Hunter | HAYDEN YOUTH WRESTLING | AYWO-AAU Central Regional Championship | Semis & WB (8 Man) | 85 | |
| 01/04 | W | F 12-0 2:03 | R. Parker | Buckhorn Youth Wrestling | AYWO-AAU Gardendale Developmental | Round 5 (5 Man) | 74-80 | |
| 01/04 | W | F 8-4 3:00 | D. Pigford | Homewood | AYWO-AAU Gardendale Developmental | Round 4 (5 Man) | 74-80 | |
| 01/04 | L | TF 15-0 2:10 | K. Gaydosh | Skulls and crossbones | AYWO-AAU Gardendale Grind | Semis & 3rd WB (16 Man) | 80 | |
| 01/04 | L | F 2-0 0:17 | D. Smith | Mountain Brook Youth Wrestling | AYWO-AAU Gardendale Grind | Quarters & 1st WB (16 Man) | 80 | |
| 01/04 | W | F 14-2 3:00 | C. Macleroy | Oak Grove Youth | AYWO-AAU Gardendale Developmental | Round 2 (5 Man) | 74-80 | |
| 01/04 | W | F 10-0 3:00 | B. Carroll | Buckhorn Youth Wrestling | AYWO-AAU Gardendale Developmental | Round 1 (5 Man) | 74-80 | |
| 12/14 | L | FOR 0-0 | G. Hayes | Hartselle youth wrestling | AYWO-AAU Madison Dog Fight | Cons. Semis (8 Man) | 80B | |
| 12/14 | L | FOR 0-0 | C. Blevins | WHITWELL | AYWO-AAU Madison Dog Fight | Quarterfinals (8 Man) | 80B | |
| 12/07 | L | F 7-1 1:41 | L. Perkins | Scottsboro Youth Wrestling | AYWO-AAU Ft.Payne Ultimate Warrior Classic | Round 5 (5 Man) | 80B | |
| 12/07 | W | F 6-2 1:49 | C. Faulkner | Buckhorn Youth Wrestling | AYWO-AAU Ft.Payne Ultimate Warrior Classic | Round 4 (5 Man) | 80B | |
| 12/07 | L | F 2-0 0:15 | H. Fulmer | Ironclad Wrestling Club | AYWO-AAU Ft.Payne Ultimate Warrior Classic | Round 3 (5 Man) | 80B | |
| 12/07 | L | F 4-0 1:51 | C. Norris | Warrior Wrestling Club | AYWO-AAU Ft.Payne Ultimate Warrior Classic | Round 2 (5 Man) | 80B |