Omega’s High-Tech Cameras Determine Olympic 100-Meter Race Winner

Omega, the official timekeeper of the Olympics, is revolutionizing the way athletes’ performances are measured with their cutting-edge technology. At the recent Paris Olympics, judges used a camera that shoots an incredible 40,000 frames per second to determine the winner of the 100-meter race, which ended in a historically close photo finish.

American Noah Lyles emerged victorious, edging out Jamaica’s Kishane Thompson with an identical time of 9.79 seconds. Thanks to Omega’s technology, judges were able to determine the winner with precision.

Omega has added new tech in a range of sports for the Paris games, including faster photo finish cameras that capture four times as many pictures per second with higher resolution. This technology is crucial for making tough calls in events like the 100-meter race.

With 350 tons of gear spread out across France and Tahiti, 200 kilometers of cable, and 550 timekeepers, Omega ensures that every event is accurately timed. While using Windows laptops for their operations, Omega was not affected by the recent CrowdStrike glitch, highlighting their commitment to cybersecurity.

Looking ahead, Omega is exploring the use of AI to enhance performance analysis for athletes. By tracking swimmers’ movements and using computer vision and AI to analyze their performance, Omega is taking sports technology to the next level.

With Omega’s innovative technology, athletes can expect even more accurate and detailed performance analysis in future Olympic games.