Even in sports with less variance in performance (e.g. weightlifting), we're only looking at one or very few data points. There are definitely random factors in

Even in sports with less variance in performance (e.g. weightlifting), we're only looking at one or very few data points. There are definitely random factors in the final outcome, but it may even add excitement to the events. That said, I still think fairness or at least perception of reasonable fairness is very important in high-level sports. No one is going to watch the games (or the ads as the GP pointed out) if they think the game's rigged.