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It wasn't common, but some people did it. For example, they would do something with someone's chariot before the chariot race, so it would break when the race starts. Also, some people bribed people to let them win. Everyone who contributes to the cheating had to pay fines.

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Bronze statues of Zeus were paid for by fines from athletes (and fathers) caught cheating which was mostly by bribery.

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the disqualify you or they will take you out of the game

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