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David Taylor is an American former wrestler and current coach who won Olympic gold in 2020 and World titles in 2018, 2022 and 2023. He was also a two-time NCAA champion and Dan Hodge Trophy winner at Penn State.
Aug 6, 2021 · US wrestler David Taylor scored a double-leg takedown with 23 seconds left to beat Iran's Hassan Yazdanicharati 4-3 in the 86-kilogram freestyle final. He shared his emotions and strategy after his heart-stopping comeback victory in his first Olympics.
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May 10, 2024 · The Olympic gold medalist and world champion announced his retirement from competition after losing at Olympic Trials. He said he was at peace with his career and excited to lead the Cowboys, who have not won a team title since 2006.
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May 7, 2024 · Taylor, a two-time NCAA champ and Olympic gold medalist, replaces John Smith at the Cowboys. He was recruited by Cael Sanderson, who led Penn State to 11 of the last 13 NCAA team titles.
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David Taylor avenges his 2021 Oslo loss to reclaim the 86kg throne and continue to carve his legacy as one of the greatest American wrestlers of all time.86k...
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Sep 17, 2023 · Published September 17, 2023 04:51 PM. Getty Images. Olympic gold medalist David Taylor earned a third world wrestling title by pinning rival Hassan Yazdani of Iran as the U.S. won the first three gold medals of the championships in Belgrade. Taylor was up 9-3 when he pinned Yazdani with 2.6 seconds left in their six-minute 86kg freestyle final.
