Photo: Dr. Stephan Roscher / Attribution (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
In a sport long dominated by Asian players, Timo Boll stood as Europe's enduring standard-bearer, and that endurance is what impresses me. Reaching world No. 1 in 2003, 2011, and again in 2018 is not the mark of a flash-in-the-pan talent but of remarkable longevity and resilience. From Erbach to the global elite, he kept competing at the highest level for decades. I value persistence over spectacle, and Boll embodies it: calm, technical, and stubbornly competitive against the toughest opposition. To me, the ability to stay relevant that long is its own kind of greatness.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Timo Boll
- Name (Japanese)
- ティモ・ボル
- Reading
- てぃも・ぼる
- Born
- March 8, 1981 (age 45)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Rooster
- Origin
- Erbach, Darmstadt Government Region, Germany
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 181 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- table tennis player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- Silbernes Lorbeerblatt
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Timo Boll born?
Born March 8, 1981 (age 45).
Where is Timo Boll from?
Timo Boll is from Erbach, Darmstadt Government Region, Germany.
What does Timo Boll do?
Timo Boll works as table tennis player.
How tall is Timo Boll?
Timo Boll is 181 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-23
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.