# Match Record: Dinko de Mayo Gold Medal Match (2026-05-16)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 15:14:09
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-4445857939
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-16
- **Estimated Play Time:** 8:45 AM
- **Event:** Dinko de Mayo Gold Medal Match
- **Location:** Colorado Springs, CO, USA (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-6736-peak-pickleball)
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 11-8, 4-11, 2-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Casual / Recreational (<3.5) (Average Rated Score: 3.21)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Mark Parker** (Player ID: V492J5) - Rating: 2.929, Location: Colorado Springs, CO, US
- **bryan wright** (Player ID: OWX70L) - Rating: 3.316, Location: Colorado Springs, CO, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Michael  Vigil** (Player ID: 9JPNQR) - Rating: 3.233, Location: Louisville, CO, US
- **Don Trutwin** (Player ID: 4LGJJ6) - Rating: 3.344, Location: Peyton, CO, US

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