2016 Walsh Ironman

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.

Dec 6, 2016 by Ryan Holmes
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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.

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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:


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