# Match Record: The Dink Series Episode 2 @Runway 4.00+ division POOL A (2026-05-23)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 21:55:51
**Canonical:** https://picklegravity.com/en/knowledge/match-5432364379
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-23
- **Estimated Play Time:** 8:45 AM
- **Event:** The Dink Series Episode 2 @Runway 4.00+ division POOL A
- **Location:** Melbourne VIC, Australia 
- **Outcome:** Win
- **Scores:** 15-6
- **Division:** Doubles Division
- **Level:** Advanced Tier (3.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.11)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Paul Gledden** (DUPR ID: V7L6OJ) - Rating: 4.395, Location: Armstrong Creek, VIC, AU
- **Jake Buchanan** (DUPR ID: E9XX5E) - Rating: 4.124, Location: Greater Geelong, VIC, AU

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Tevita Palu** (DUPR ID: NYGDJN) - Rating: 3.725, Location: N/A
- **OU Mounga** (DUPR ID: W690QQ) - Rating: 4.179, Location: Hallam, VIC, AU

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