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.
Domestic Men's Freestyle Rankings
Jan 24, 2023
Southern Scuffle: Through The Years
Dec 29, 2022
Reminisce on some of the greatest Southern Scuffle moments that have gone down this past decade.
David Taylor - US Olympian 86kg
Apr 8, 2021
David Taylor will represent the United States at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in men's freestyle wrestling.
WE ARE: Cael's First Decade (Episode 2)
Dec 28, 2022
An unthinkable and unstoppable duo: DT and "The Truth." David Taylor and Ed Ruth ushered in a new era of college wrestling. With a fun and unique approach to the sport, Ed and David proved to be as dominant a duo as we'd seen in college wrestling. In episode 2, we dive deep into the dynamic duo that lead to a Penn State four-peat from 2011-2014.
David Taylor Is Considering A Career In MMA 'More Than Ever Before'
Nov 15, 2022
David Taylor is enjoying life as an Olympic gold medalist and 2X World champion. He recently attended UFC 281 in Madison Square Garden and then sat down with prominent MMA journalist Ariel Helwani to discuss his past two years and what lies ahead. The biggest takeaway was that Taylor's main goal is to win the 2024 Olympics in Paris, and then anything is on the table, including a career in MMA.
Bill Zadick | The Bader Show (Ep. 343)
Nov 1, 2022
Watch the The Bader Show - 2022 The Bader Show replay on FloWrestling, where every live and on-demand match is at your fingertips.
FRL 848 - David Taylor Talks Yazdani, Dake, & Coaching
Oct 19, 2022
David Taylor joins Askren, CP, and Bray to talk about his World Championships performance, Dake's move to NLWC, club coaching, and more.David Taylor Talks Yazdani, Dake, & Coaching | FloWrestling Radio Live (Ep. 848)
Oct 19, 2022
David Taylor joins Askren, CP, and Bray to talk about his World Championships performance, Dake's move to NLWC, club coaching, and more.
Why The GOAT Is Still A Big Debate | FloWrestling Radio Live (Ep. 837)
Sep 21, 2022
Shane Sparks joins the show to talk about who is the all time greatest wrestler in USA history and who could potentially become the greatest.
My Best Rival: Kyle Dake & David Taylor
Mar 26, 2020
Before Kyle Dake and David Taylor won world titles together in Budapest, they were rivals on the collegiate level and in freestyle. This Christmas, Dake and Taylor open up about their epic battles and friendship like never before. The film will debut on Christmas Eve with showings at Noon CT and 8 PM CT with the full film becoming available on Christmas morning.
Everything You Need To Know About 86kg At The Olympics
Jul 3, 2021
Preview the 86kg weight class at the Olympics and get to know the best wrestlers who will be competing in Tokyo.
My Best Rival: Kyle Dake & David Taylor
Sep 20, 2022
"My Best Rival" is our most recent FloFilm that chronicles the rivalry and friendship between World Champions Kyle Dake and David Taylor.
Team USA Men's Freestyle Updates At The 2022 World Championships
Sep 18, 2022
It's all about the team race: USA vs Iran! It's party time in Belgrade, let's go!
Recapping An Indescribable Day 7 At Worlds
Sep 17, 2022
Gilman, Dake, and Cox are in the finals, David Taylor proved he is the king at 86kg, and Jordan Burroughs made history at the 2022 Senior World Championships.
David Taylor vs Hassan Yazdani Gold Medal Scoring Highlights
Sep 16, 2022
Highlights from David Taylor's third World/Olympic gold medal.
