Chris Taylor (wrestler)

Chris Taylor
Taylor, circa 1979
Personal information
BornJune 13, 1950
Dowagiac, Michigan, U.S.[1]
DiedJune 30, 1979 (aged 29)
Story City, Iowa, U.S.[1]
Height6 ft 5 in (196 cm)[1]
Weight412 lb (187 kg)[2]
Sport
CountryUnited States
SportGreco-Roman, Freestyle, and Folkstyle
College teamIowa State[1]
TeamUSA
Coached byHarold Nichols
Medal record
Men's freestyle wrestling
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 1972 Munich +100 kg
Collegiate Wrestling
Representing the Iowa State Cyclones
NCAA Division I Championships
Gold medal – first place 1972 College Park Heavyweight
Gold medal – first place 1973 Seattle Heavyweight

Christopher J. Taylor (June 13, 1950 – June 30, 1979) was an American super-heavyweight wrestler. He competed in freestyle and Greco-Roman events at the 1972 Summer Olympics and won a bronze medal in the freestyle. At 412 pounds (187 kg), he was the heaviest Olympian ever until the appearance of judoka Ricardo Blas Jr. in 2008 (weight limits have since been imposed).[2]

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  2. ^ a b Oliver, Greg. "Chris Taylor: The giant Olympian". Slam!/Canoe. Archived from the original on January 20, 2013. Retrieved September 7, 2008.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)