David Morris Taylor III (born December 5, 1990) is an American former freestyle and folkstyle wrestler who competed in the 74, 86 and 92-kilogram categories. [2] He is the current head coach of the Oklahoma State Cowboys. [3]

Dec 8, 2024 · David Taylor’s retirement after that shocking loss to Aaron Brooks at the Olympics had everyone talking, but what he did next was even more jaw-dropping. After failing to make the U.S. Olympic team, the gold medalist turned heads by landing a high-profile coaching gig at Oklahoma State.

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.

Oct 28, 2024 · STILLWATER – Oklahoma State head wrestling coach David Taylor competes for his fifth world title this week at the Senior World Championships in Tirana, Albania, on October 30-31. A victory in Albania would only further cement Taylor's legacy as one of the best American wrestlers of all-time.

Oct 29, 2024 · Olympic gold medalist David Taylor is back in competitive wrestling, only after five months of retirement. And now he is all geared up for a powerful comeback after gaining experience as a head coach.

2023-24 Team USA Ranking: No. 1 at 86 kg/189 lbs. Years on Team USA: 11 (2013-24) Residence: State College, Pa. Club: Titan Mercury WC. Regional Training Center: Nittany Lion WC. Personal Coach: Casey Cunningham. College: Penn State. High School: St. Paris, Ohio (Graham) Born: Dec. 5, 1990, Reno, Nevada. Height: 6’0” Past Olympic Games.

Sep 12, 2024 · STILLWATER – Oklahoma State head wrestling coach David Taylor and former Cowboy wrestlers Daton Fix, Alex Dieringer and Jordan Oliver will take the mat this weekend at the 2024 United States...

Sep 12, 2024 · Four months after announcing his retirement, David Taylor is coming back to competitive wrestling. Taylor, the Tokyo Olympic gold medalist at 86kg, will compete at 92kg at this weekend’s U.S. trials for October’s world championships.

Oct 15, 2024 · David Taylor won a gold medal last time around in the Championships when he defeated Iran's Hassan Yazdani in the final match of the 86kg bracket....

Apr 11, 2024 · Learn about David Taylor, an Olympic gold medalist in Wrestling. Explore their biography, achievements, latest news and events and watch video highlights here.