Timaios of Elis

Timaios of Elis^[a] (5th/4th century BC) was a sportsperson originating from Elis in Ancient Greece.

Timaios of Elis

Personal information
Born	5th century BC Elis
Sport
Event	96th Olympic Games
Medal record Ancient Greek Olympics Representing Elis 96th Olympic Games 396 BC, Olympia, Elis Herald and Trumpet contest

Sports career

In 396 BC, he was crowned the victor of the trumpet contest at the 96th ancient Olympic Games, during which he had represented his homeregion of Elis. He was the first person in history to win in that competition.^[1][2]

Notes

1. Greek: Τίμαιος ο Ηλείος, transcription: Tímaios o Ileíos.