About Troilus of Elis
Born 400 BC. Troilus of Elis was an athletics competitor, equestrian and hellanodikai.
Troilus of Elis was an ancient Greek athlete from Elis who participated at the ancient Olympic Games. He gained controversy by being a referee who won two equestrian events at the 372 BC games. After that a law banned referees from competing. His story has at times been used to show the ancient games had a "win at any cost" mindset quite different from the modern Olympic ideal.
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Who was Troilus of Elis?
ancient Greek athlete
When was Troilus of Elis born?
Troilus of Elis was born in 400 BC in Ancient Elis.
What was Troilus of Elis's occupation?
Troilus of Elis was an athletics competitor, equestrian and hellanodikai.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Troilus of Elis. https://biography.guide/troilus-of-elis/
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