Eric Mittlestead

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.

DATEW/LREPLAYRESULTOPPONENTOPP. TEAMEVENTRND.WT.
02/23WTF 17-2 7:00B. HallProvidence (Mont.)NAIA Cascade Collegiate Conference1st Place165
02/22WTF 17-2 7:00B. SumiyeProvidence (Mont.)NAIA Cascade Collegiate ConferenceRound 4: Semifinal165
02/21WDEC 10-7 SVO. ThiviergeMontana State-NorthernNAIA Cascade Collegiate ConferenceRound 2: Quarter finals165
02/21WF 11-0 2:28T. VeneziaWestcliffNAIA Cascade Collegiate ConferenceRound 1165
02/09WF 6-0 2:26T. WaldnerMontana State-NorthernEmbry-Riddle (Ariz.) @ Montana State-NorthernRound 1165
02/02WMD 10-1M. FoxEastern Oregon University (OR)Embry-Riddle (Ariz.) @ Eastern Oregon University (OR)Round 1165
01/19WF 17-3 3:58D. MannSouthern OregonSouthern Oregon @ Embry-Riddle (Ariz.)Round 1165
01/10WDEC 6-1R. JonesLife University2025 NWCA National Duals - MensQuarters & 1st WB (16 Team)165
01/10LDEC 10-4J. KervinIndiana Tech2025 NWCA National Duals - Mens2nd Wrestleback (16 Team)165
01/10WMD 10-0B. HallProvidence (Mont.)2025 NWCA National Duals - MensRound 1 (16 Team)165
01/10WDEC 7-0B. HallProvidence (Mont.)2025 NWCA National Duals - MensPlacement Matches (16 Team)165
01/10WTF 15-0 5:58C. SpauldingDoane University2025 NWCA National Duals - MensSemis & 3rd WB (16 Team)165
01/04LDEC 18-13K. MartinArizona Christian UniversityArizona Christian University @ Embry-Riddle (Ariz.)Round 1184
DATEW/LREPLAYRESULTOPPONENTOPP. TEAMEVENTRND.WT.
02/18LDEC 3-0R. LeongMenlo (Calif.)NAIA Cascade Collegiate Conference1st Place165
02/17WF 3-0 1:50J. KomacProvidence (Mont.)NAIA Cascade Collegiate ConferenceRound 4: Semifinal165
02/16WTF 15-0 1:33C. CastagnaroArizona Christian UniversityNAIA Cascade Collegiate ConferenceRound 2: Quarter finals165
02/16WF 15-0 3:47M. BartlettCorban UniversityNAIA Cascade Collegiate ConferenceRound 1165
02/03WDEC 10-3 SVJ. KomacProvidence (Mont.)Providence (Mont.) @ Embry-Riddle (Ariz.)Round 1165
01/15WTF 18-3A. WolgamottSouthern OregonEmbry-Riddle (Ariz.) @ Southern OregonRound 1165
01/06WTF 16-1 3:00P. RobinsonEastern Oregon University (OR)Eastern Oregon University (OR) @ Embry-Riddle (Ariz.)Round 1165
12/30WTF 16-0 3:00B. SwanArizona Christian UniversityArizona Christian University @ Embry-Riddle (Ariz.)Round 1174
12/17WDEC 4-2D. CrawfordMontana State-NorthernReno Tournament of ChampionsRound 1165
12/17WF 3-0 1:46E. LarsonGrand View (Iowa)Reno Tournament of ChampionsRound 1165
12/17WF 7-0 4:32C. Trevino-OcegueraSan Francisco StateReno Tournament of ChampionsRound 1165
12/17WTF 15-0 3:46C. GlennEastern Oregon University (OR)Reno Tournament of ChampionsRound 1165
12/17WF 7-0 2:47J. McCunnGrand View (Iowa)Reno Tournament of ChampionsRound 1165
12/17LDEC 17-14 SVM. MorganOklahomaReno Tournament of ChampionsRound 1165
12/16WF 0-0 2:40J. TerronezSt. Ambrose UniversityEmbry-Riddle (Ariz.) vs. St. Ambrose UniversityRound 1174
12/16WF 1-44M. OwensWayland Baptist (Texas)Embry-Riddle (Ariz.) @ Wayland Baptist (Texas)Round 1174
11/18WMD 15-7M. delaPenaCalifornia BaptistEmbry-Riddle (Ariz.) @ California BaptistRound 1165
11/18WF 0-0J. RosalesVanguard UniversityEmbry-Riddle (Ariz.) @ Vanguard UniversityRound 1165
DATEW/LREPLAYRESULTOPPONENTOPP. TEAMEVENTRND.WT.
01/28WDEC 9-7D. RubioCorban UniversityEmbry-Riddle (Ariz.) @ Corban UniversityRound 1165
01/15WF 10-1 3:35J. FaifaiSouthern OregonSouthern Oregon @ Embry-Riddle (Ariz.)Round 1165
01/14WF 9-0 4:05L. LussierVanguard UniversityVanguard University @ Embry-Riddle (Ariz.)Round 1165
12/31WF 6-0 2:17D. BarnesArizona Christian UniversityArizona Christian University @ Embry-Riddle (Ariz.)Round 1165