# Match Record: The Mile High Gold Cup @ APEX - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.0) Age: (5 To 32) (2025-09-13)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 15:15:23
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5163414987
**Authority:** https://picklegravity.com

## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2025-09-13
- **Estimated Play Time:** 4:45 AM
- **Event:** The Mile High Gold Cup @ APEX - Mens Doubles Skill: (4.0) Age: (5 To 32)
- **Location:** Arvada, CO (Facility Page: https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/court-1625-clear-creek-valley-park)
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 3-11
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.09)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Loss)
- **Richard Thompson** (DUPR ID: 3LWVOZ) - Rating: 3.629, Location: Parker, CO, US
- **Alec Thompson** (DUPR ID: PKQNKQ) - Rating: 3.972, Location: Littleton, CO, US

### Team 2 (Winner)
- **Todd Welsh** (DUPR ID: 3YDRJD) - Rating: 4.456, Location: Arvada, CO, US
- **Colin Welsh** (DUPR ID: 8E94EV) - Rating: 4.305, Location: Arvada, CO, US

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