A closer look
If you think modern doping scandals are bad, the ancient Greeks had a much more permanent form of public humiliation. Athletes caught cheating, bribing judges, or committing fouls at the Olympics were heavily fined. This money was used to commission massive bronze statues of Zeus, called 'Zanes,' which were placed along the exact path the athletes walked into the stadium. The statues featured the cheater's name, their father's name, and their city, ensuring their entire bloodline was universally roasted for centuries. A brutal but highly effective deterrent.
