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Omega CEO Raynald Aeschlimann Explains the Technology Powering Olympic Timekeeping in Milan Cortina
Omega CEO Raynald Aeschlimann sat down with Sports Illustrated at the Omega House during the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics to discuss the critical role of timekeeping technology in the Olympic Games. As the Official Timekeeper of the Olympic Games, Omega has been responsible for delivering exact timing and performance data since 1932. Aeschlimann explains how not only for athletes competing for gold, but for millions of viewers around the world rely on accurate results in real time. Additionally, Raynald Aeschlimann pulls back the curtain on how computer vision systems and broadcast technologies are being tested in Milan, and how Omega works directly with athletes and broadcasters to improve performance tracking.
00:06:58 | Feb 26, 2026
Omega CEO Raynald Aeschlimann Explains the Technology Powering Olympic Timekeeping in Milan Cortina
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