Memories shared of 400-pound Olympic wrestler Chris Taylor

A compilation of forum memories recounts stories about Chris Taylor, the largest wrestler ever to compete in the Olympics. Forum users recalled seeing Taylor at bars in Iowa, where he would drink beer from a pitcher held like a regular mug and consume entire cases quickly. Multiple witnesses described how Taylor once rescued a beer keg that had fallen into a ravine by carrying the full 130-140 pound keg on his shoulder up the hill. One memorable wrestling match saw Taylor standing upright with his hands on his hips while an opponent clung to his leg attempting a takedown, entertaining the crowd before eventually pinning his opponent. Taylor was remembered as an extremely kind and gentle person who could consume two to three steaks or an entire pizza in one sitting. He was described as always willing to talk with people despite his imposing 200kg size. Taylor won Olympic bronze in 1972 and tragically died at age 29.