
Sam Abbott
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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/05 | L | DEC 8-6 | R. Lewis | Strongsville | 2022 Division 1 Perrysburg District | 5th Place Match | 113 | |
| 03/05 | L | DEC 9-2 | K. McKinney | Elyria | 2022 Division 1 Perrysburg District | Cons. Semi | 113 | |
| 03/05 | W | MD 10-1 | V. Skiba | Brunswick | 2022 Division 1 Perrysburg District | Cons. Round 3 | 113 | |
| 03/05 | W | DEC 11-4 | P. Dubendorfer | Whitmer | 2022 Division 1 Perrysburg District | Cons. Round 2 | 113 | |
| 03/05 | L | F 2-0 1:19 | W. Richter | St. Edward | 2022 Division 1 Perrysburg District | Quarterfinal | 113 | |
| 03/04 | W | DEC 7-0 | S. Braker | Anthony Wayne | 2022 Division 1 Perrysburg District | Champ. Round 1 | 113 | |
| 02/19 | W | TF 19-1 5:06 | P. Dubendorfer | WHITMER | 2022 TRAC League Championships | 1st Place Match | 113 | |
| 02/18 | W | DEC 8-6 SV | C. DeLuna | CLAY | 2022 TRAC League Championships | Semifinal | 113 | |
| 01/25 | W | F 0-0 3:11 | A. Jordan | WHITEHALL-YEARLING | Clyde Invite | Round 1 | 120 | |
| 01/25 | W | DEC 4-2 | K. Ruhl | NORWALK | Clyde Invite | Round 1 | 120 | |
| 01/14 | L | DEC 2-0 | W. Jolliff | FINDLAY | 2022 Maumee Bay Classic | Cons. Round 4 | 120 | |
| 01/14 | W | DEC 8-1 | J. Bonny | LEBANON | 2022 Maumee Bay Classic | Cons. Round 3 | 120 | |
| 01/14 | L | MD 13-2 | H. Hollis | SPRINGBORO | 2022 Maumee Bay Classic | Champ. Round 2 | 120 | |
| 01/08 | L | DEC 9-4 | K. Clark | Galion | 59th J.C. Gorman Wrestling Invitational | Cons. Round 4 | 120 | |
| 01/08 | W | F 2-0 0:52 | O. Reamsnider | Ontario | 59th J.C. Gorman Wrestling Invitational | Cons. Round 3 | 120 | |
| 01/07 | L | DEC 6-2 | E. Kusmits | Manchester | 59th J.C. Gorman Wrestling Invitational | Champ. Round 2 | 120 |
| DATE | W/L | REPLAY | RESULT | OPPONENT | OPP. TEAM | EVENT | RND. | WT. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/05 | L | DEC 7-0 | G. McLellan | --- | 2021 Division 1 Perrysburg District | 2nd Wrestleback (16 Man) | 113 | |
| 03/05 | W | F 2-0 2:36 | G. Castillo | Normandy | 2021 Division 1 Perrysburg District | Quarters & 1st WB | 113 | |
| 03/05 | L | F 2-0 1:21 | R. Cvitic | No. Royalton | 2021 Division 1 Perrysburg District | Round 1 (16 Man) | 113 | |
| 02/11 | W | F 2-0 2:42 | M. Simpson | FINDLAY | 2021 TRAC League Championships | 3rd Place | 113 | |
| 02/10 | L | F 6-0 3:27 | M. Mack | ST JOHN`S JESUIT (Toledo) | 2021 TRAC League Championships | Semis & 1st WB (8 Man) | 113 |
| DATE | W/L | REPLAY | RESULT | OPPONENT | OPP. TEAM | EVENT | RND. | WT. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/22 | L | F 2-3 3:10 | J. Stone | Whitmer | 2020 TRAC JV League Championships | 1st Place | 106 | |
| 02/22 | W | MD 13-2 | M. Gunn | Findlay | 2020 TRAC JV League Championships | Round 2 | 106 | |
| 02/22 | W | FOR 0-0 | C. Williams | Clay (Oregon) | 2020 TRAC JV League Championships | Round 1 | 106 | |
| 12/31 | W | DEC 6-2 | C. Williams | CLAY | Fremont St. Joe | Champ. Round 1 | 106 |
| DATE | W/L | REPLAY | RESULT | OPPONENT | OPP. TEAM | EVENT | RND. | WT. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/23 | W | DEC 6-0 | C. Deiter | Elmwood | 2013 OHIOWAY State Championships | Placement Matches (16 Man) | 56 | |
| 03/23 | L | DEC 2-0 | R. Stowers | Northmont | 2013 OHIOWAY State Championships | Semis & 3rd WB (16 Man) | 56 | |
| 03/23 | W | DEC 5-0 | Z. Kessler | Wauseon | 2013 OHIOWAY State Championships | 2nd Wrestleback (16 Man) | 56 | |
| 03/23 | W | MD 8-0 | B. Steele | Ostego | 2013 OHIOWAY State Championships | Quarters & 1st WB (16 Man) | 56 | |
| 03/23 | L | DEC 5-4 | E. Horney | Team Dehart Elite | 2013 OHIOWAY State Championships | Round 1 (16 Man) | 56 |