Timanthes

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Ancient Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameTimanthes
Used name•Timanthes
NOC Kelonai
Medals AG
Gold 1
Silver 0
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

After his retirement from the pankration, Timanthes stayed fit with archery, bending and shooting a large bow. He later made a long trip from his home and on his return, found he was no longer strong enough to bend the bow. He was so depressed by this that he committed suicide.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
456 BCE Ancient Olympics Ancient Combative Sports (Ancient Sports) KEL Timanthes
Pankration, Men (Ancient Olympics) 1 Gold