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.
David Taylor Open Up On Aaron Brooks, Bo Nickal, Signing With Nike And His Motivation
Apr 18, 2024
Hear from David Taylor on the day before the Olympic Trials. He discusses his passion for the sport, signing with Nike, the dynamics in NLWC and a potential rematch with Aaron Brooks.
