Who won this competition, and name at least one other group that competed with the philosophers

In the Presocratic period (roughly 500-400 B.C.E.) the Greek City States were absorbed in a kind of cultural competition among groups for the group that would have primary influence on public decision-making in places like Athens. Who won this competition, and name at least one other group that competed with the philosophers.

I need a short, three sentence answer. No quotations necessary.