UPDATE: 12:05 a.m.
Penn State wrestling legend David Taylor was spectacular again in his second Olympics match, with a 12-2 tech fall win over Myles Amine from San Marino. The victory moved Taylor into the semifinals, which were to take place at around 5 a.m. Wednesday.
David Taylor the 12-2 win over Amine! DT @magicman_psu into the semifinals! roughly 5:15 a.m. eastern for the semis!#PSUwr pic.twitter.com/K4zgbFP036
— Penn State WRESTLING (@pennstateWREST) August 4, 2021
Taylor dominated in his Olympics opening match late Tuesday night in Tokyo, cruising to an 11-0 technical fall victory over Ali Shabanav from Belarus at 86 kg.
#WrestleTokyo Double leg takedown for four points and an 11-0 technical fall win by @magicman_psu over Shabanau (BLR). Great start…
— USA Wrestling (@USAWrestling) August 4, 2021
Taylor, a two-time NCAA champion and four-time NCAA finalist during his stellar career at Penn State, advances to face a former wrestler from Michigan.
#WrestleTokyo David Taylor's quarterfinal opponent is No. 3 seed Myles Amine of San Marino. Yes, that Amine from the Univ. of Michigan.
— USA Wrestling (@USAWrestling) August 4, 2021
Here’s a look at Taylor’s sensational career, from high school to college to international competition.
He has enjoyed a remarkable career with championships at just about every level, but the 30-year-old Taylor is vying for his first Olympic medal during the Tokyo Games.
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