Hermesianax of Tralles () was a citizen of Tralles and of

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in 1st century AD. His father was named Dionysios (). His three daughters Tryphosa (), Hedea () and

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() were young athletes and champions. Tryphosa won the stadion of the

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and of the

Isthmian games Isthmian Games or Isthmia (Ancient Greek: Ἴσθμια) were one of the Panhellenic Games of Ancient Greece, and were named after the Isthmus of Corinth, where they were held. As with the Nemean Games, the Isthmian Games were held both the year be ...

. Hedea won the race for

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of the Isthmian games, the stadion of the

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and of the

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and the

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-contest for children in

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. Dionysia won the stadion at Asklepian games at

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and in another game, but due to damage at the inscription researchers could not find out in which.Inscriptions IAG 63
/ref> He erected a monument at

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for his daughters dedicated to the

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. The inscription provides the earliest known names of females victors in non

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sports.

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