2016 Walsh IronmanDec 6, 2016 by Ryan Holmes
Ironman History Makers: David Taylor & Zahid Valencia
Ironman History Makers: David Taylor & Zahid Valencia
Only two wrestlers, David Taylor and Zahid Valencia, have won four Ironman titles. And while that is impressive in itself, the more outstanding feat is who each one of these guys had to defeat in order to win the tournament four straight times.
You don't really get more exclusive than the Walsh Ironman four-timers club. Only two wrestlers, David Taylor and Zahid Valencia, have won four Ironman titles. And while that is impressive in itself, the more outstanding feat is who each one of these guys had to defeat in order to win the tournament four straight times.
The Walsh Ironman returns to Walsh Jesuit High School in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, for its 23rd edition on Friday, Dec. 9, and Saturday, Dec. 10, and is streaming LIVE on FloWrestling.
So let's take a look back at the title runs of both Ironman history makers.
David Taylor (2005-08)
103: David Taylor defeated Boris Novachkov, 4-3.
Part 1
Part 2
103: David Taylor defeated Logan Stieber, 7-3
112: David Taylor defeated Jamie Clark, 7-1.
135: David Taylor defeated Joe Waltko, 16-3.
106: Zahid Valencia defeated Matt Kolodzik, 3-2.
113: Zahid Valencia defeated Ke-Shawn Hayes, 4-3.
132: Zahid Valencia defeated Brock Ervin, 5-3.
182: Zahid Valencia defeated Myles Martin, 3-2.
Zahid Valencia discusses winning his fourth title moments after beating Myles Martin:
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The Walsh Ironman returns to Walsh Jesuit High School in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, for its 23rd edition on Friday, Dec. 9, and Saturday, Dec. 10, and is streaming LIVE on FloWrestling.
So let's take a look back at the title runs of both Ironman history makers.
David Taylor (2005-08)
2005
103: David Taylor defeated Boris Novachkov, 4-3.
Part 1
Part 2
2006
103: David Taylor defeated Logan Stieber, 7-3
2007
112: David Taylor defeated Jamie Clark, 7-1.
2008
135: David Taylor defeated Joe Waltko, 16-3.
Zahid Valencia (2011-14)
2011
106: Zahid Valencia defeated Matt Kolodzik, 3-2.
2012
113: Zahid Valencia defeated Ke-Shawn Hayes, 4-3.
2013
132: Zahid Valencia defeated Brock Ervin, 5-3.
2014
182: Zahid Valencia defeated Myles Martin, 3-2.
Zahid Valencia discusses winning his fourth title moments after beating Myles Martin:
How To Watch
WALSH IRONMANON TV: Now available on Roku and Apple TV
STREAMING: Available only on FloWrestling - $20 monthly or $150 yearly. Yearly FloPRO access is to all FloSports sites. JOIN NOW.
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