# Donovan Carrillo Wins Gold at Tayside Trophy

> Mexican skater Donovan Carrillo claims gold at Tayside Trophy 2026 in Scotland after overcoming Israeli rival Mark Gorodnitsky.
- Title: Donovan Carrillo Wins Gold at Tayside Trophy · SI Mexico
- Summary: Mexican skater Donovan Carrillo claims gold at Tayside Trophy 2026 in Scotland after overcoming Israeli rival Mark Gorodnitsky. Donovan Carrillo won gold at…
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- Source: SI Mexico — https://si.com/mx/mas-deporte/viva-mexico-donovan-carrillo-remonta-y-conquista-el-oro-en-escocia
- Published: 2026-10-12T23:23:10+00:00
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## Donovan Carrillo Wins Gold
Mexican skater Donovan Carrillo won gold at the Tayside Trophy 2026 in Dundee, Scotland, with 234.63 points.
## Outperforms Israeli and Swiss Skaters
Carrillo surpassed Israeli skater Mark Gorodnitsky with 217.46 points and Swiss skater Ean Weiler with 196.41 points.
## Skating Competition Format
The event features short and free programs where skaters earn points for both routines, with totals determining the winner.
## Carrillo's Short Program
Carrillo scored 73.51 points in the short program using a mix of 'Ave Cesaria' and 'Alors on danse' by Belgian artist Stromae.
## Carrillo's Free Program
Carrillo performed an Egypt-themed routine earning 161.12 points, the highest in the free program, surpassing Gorodnitsky's 135.92 points.
## Carrillo's Historic Win
Carrillo won his first Tayside Trophy gold after previously finishing second in 2023 with borrowed skates.
## Key takeaway

Donovan Carrillo won gold at the Tayside Trophy 2026 in Dundee, Scotland, with 234.63 points, surpassing Israeli skater Mark Gorodnitsky's 217.46 points.