Vincent Martino, who served with Ray Mendoza in the Marine Corp will present the Major Ray
Mendoza award at the 2022 Ironman in Ray’s honor. Martino, who was a good friend of the
late Major Mendoza, is humbled by the opportunity to present the award which is given to the
wrestler who scores the most team points for his school in the tournament.

Martino is the father of Matthew Martino who is entered in this year’s Ironman tournament. Matthew was a
freshman state champion for Bishop Kelly (Boise Idaho) in 2022. His other son, Christopher,
was a placer in the 2021 Ironman and a four-time state champion for Bishop Kelly and will
continue his career at Princeton University.