It was Gil-galad AND Elendil that cast down Sauron. Gil-galad was Elvenking of Middle Earth, Lord of Lindon, born of the Noldor, son of Fingon the Valiant, wielder of the spear Aiglos.
Elendil the Tall was the son of Amandil, a Lord of Numenor, descended from direct lineage from Elros, first king of Numenor, and also wielder of Narsil, forged by Telchar in the first age. So you see, these two were no pushovers.
Sauron was powerful but as a warrior among the Ainur he probably did not rank so high. He seemed in Tolkien's works to work in more craftier ways than warfare (he was a shapeshifter). However with Gil-galad and Elendil casting down Sauron and in the process being slain themselves, Isildur cut the One Ring from the hand of the fallen Sauron.
Ok, I think I went a little overboard. [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]
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