Chris Taylor
American professional and amateur wrestler (1950-1979)
克里斯·泰勒 (摔跤运动员) · クリス・テイラー
- Born
- 13 June 1950, Dowagiac
- Died
- 30 June 1979, Story City
- Citizenship
- United States
- Sport
- amateur wrestling, professional wrestling
- Occupation
- professional wrestler, actor, amateur wrestler
- Height
- 196 cm (6 ft 5 in)
- Weight
- 196 kg (432 lb)
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).
Competitions
| Competition | Year | Result |
|---|---|---|
| wrestling at the 1972 Summer Olympics – men's freestyle +100 kg | 1972 |
External links
Facts from Wikidata Q1077801 (CC0); quoted introduction from English Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22.
Data: Wikidata (CC0 1.0); Wikipedia (English) (CC BY-SA 4.0). Retrieved 2026-10-22.