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David Taylor Isn’t Done

He once envisioned winning Olympic gold and “moving on” from the sport. Now, after realizing his lifelong dream in Tokyo, the Penn State wrestling legend says he’s just getting started.

David Taylor at his M2 Training Center

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Photograph by CardoniNovember / December 2021

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