CHIBA, Japan — They call him “Magic Man.”
Now you see him, now you don’t. And now he has a gold medal. …
CHIBA, Japan — They call him “Magic Man.” Now you see him, now you don’t. And now he has a gold medal. It’s an apropos nickname, because David Taylor’s efficiency on the mat during his four matches at the Tokyo Olympics could be equated to a disappearing act — in the best way — and helped him claim the top podium spot for the United States in 86kg freestyle wrestling. He needed all of 10 minutes and 49 seconds – none of his matches lasted the full six minutes thanks to three technical falls before the finals – to face Hassan “The Greatest” Yazdanicharati in the championship match.
