How many times did Telemachus try to string the low?

Telemachus attempted to string Odysseus's bow three times during the contest in "The Odyssey." Each time, he failed to draw the bow, highlighting his inexperience and the challenge posed by the weapon. Ultimately, it was Odysseus, disguised as a beggar, who succeeded in stringing the bow effortlessly, revealing his true identity and reclaiming his place as king.