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David Morris Taylor III (born December 5, 1990) is an American former freestyle and folkstyle wrestler who competed at 86 kilograms. [2] He is the current head coach of Oklahoma State's wrestling team. [3]
Nov 17, 2020 · Five things you did not know about USA wrestling star David Taylor. Find out how the 2018 world champ got the nickname 'Magic Man', and how he overcame his biggest weakness on the mat.
Aug 6, 2021 · U.S. wrestler David Taylor faced a daunting task with 23 seconds left in the 86-kilogram freestyle final against Olympic gold medalist and world champion Hassan Yazdanicharati of Iran on Thursday.
Sep 17, 2023 · 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.
Oct 3, 2022 · 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. 86kg Finals: Hassan Yazdani (Iran) vs...
Aug 5, 2021 · American wrestler David Taylor is living up to his “Magic Man” nickname. The 30-year-old won a gold medal in his Olympic debut, beating Hassan “The Greatest” Yazdanicharati in the 86kg...
May 10, 2024 · In a three-week span, David Taylor went from being arguably the world’s best pound-for-pound male wrestler to announcing his retirement. Taylor, 33, said his “competition career” is over, speaking at a press conference that introduced him as the new head coach at Oklahoma State University.
Sep 17, 2023 · David Taylor won his third world championship on September 17, 2023. Let's take a look back at his legendary college career.
Sep 14, 2023 · USA wrestling star David Taylor on potential MMA switch after Paris 2024. The 86kg freestyle wrestling world and Olympic champion believes he must test himself in mixed martial arts if he is to be considered 'best combat athlete of all time.'
Aug 5, 2021 · U.S. freestyle wrestler David Taylor scored a dramatic 4-3 victory over Hassan Yazdanicharati on Thursday to clinch gold.