2026 · Data Hub
Figure Skating. Live data meets historical benchmarks in one hub, turning complex data into compelling stories.
2026 · Augmented-reality ski lines
Alpine Skiing. Viewers compare skiers’ lines side by side in real time.
2024 · Real-time race analysis
Athletics. At Paris 2024, every jump in the 400m hurdles was analysed live, revealing where races were won and lost.
2024 · Scan’O’Vision ULTIMATE
Athletics. New generation introduced producing 40,000 images per second at the finish line.
2024 · Bobsleigh measurement system
Bobsleigh. Combined radar and 3D inertial sensors capture speed, acceleration and roll angle in real time, with precision through every curve.
2023 · Alpine skiing live ranking
Alpine Skiing. A boot-mounted motion sensor detects every slalom gate, showing live rankings throughout the run.
2022 · AI performance tracking
Figure Skating. For the first time, a skater’s technical execution becomes objectively measurable.
2020 · Distributed timekeeping
Multi-sport. Athletes in different locations race together, with synchronised starts and clocks, keeping competition alive during COVID.
2018 · Athlete motion sensors
Winter Sports. At PyeongChang, live speed and position data show where time is won or lost.
2017 · Live Alpine Data
Alpine Skiing. A boot-mounted sensor measures speed, acceleration and jumps in real time.
2016 · Scan’O’Vision MYRIA
Athletics. 10,000 images per second at the finish line.
2016 · Electronic archery scoring
Archery. Arrow positions calculated to within 0.2 mm.
2016 · False start detection
Athletics. At Rio 2016, block sensors measured footrest force 4,000 times per second.
2016 · Integrated shot clock
Basketball. Tissot and the NBA combined the 24-second, timeout and game clocks in one transparent unit.
2014 · Virtual jump measurement
Ski Jumping, Halfpipe & Freestyle. Jump height and length shown live on screen at Sochi 2014.
2014 · Quantum Timer on the slopes
Alpine Skiing. Alpine runs timed to a millionth of a second at Sochi 2014.
2014 · Localised GPS
Multi-sport. Live tracking of athletes’ positions on the course at Sochi 2014.
2014 · Speed measurement
Cross-Country Skiing. Skiers’ speed measured along the course for the first time.
2013 · Atomic Quantum Timer
Multi-sport. The first timer driven by an atomic clock, 100× more accurate.
2013 · Whistle detection
Ice Hockey. The clock stops the instant the referee blows the whistle.
2011 · Force-sensor starting blocks
Athletics. Continuous thrust measurement for sharper false-start detection.
2010 · Quantum Timer
Multi-sport. Resolution to a millionth of a second.
2010 · Electronic starting pistol
Multi-sport. A futuristic electronic starting device, introduced at Vancouver 2010.
2010 · High-definition judging system
Figure Skating. A new high-definition scoring system for judges at Vancouver 2010.
2010 · Chronos Timer
Multi-sport. The ultra-precise Chronos Timer makes its Olympic debut at Vancouver 2010.
2010 · Snowgate starting gate
Alpine Skiing. An identical, precisely timed start for every skier.
2008 · GPS across sports
Rowing, Canoe, Sailing & Cycling. Live position tracking on water and road.
2008 · Scan’O’Vision Star
Multi-sport. A photofinish camera recording 2,000 frames per second.
2008 · Real-time scoring
Taekwondo. Points calculated automatically in real time.
2008 · Bib transponders
Distance Running. Transponders in runners’ bibs track every position throughout the race.
2008 · New swimming start block
Swimming. A new start block with a footrest for a stronger start.
2008 · Commentator Information System online
Multi-sport. Live commentator data available worldwide over the internet.
2007 · High-speed video
Swimming. 100 frames per second, later confirming a 0.01s win at Beijing 2008.
2005 · Video judging support
Gymnastics. Instant replay and video-assisted judging debut in Melbourne.
2004 · Chronos timer
Multi-sport. An unparalleled level of accuracy in sports timekeeping.
2004 · Virtual record line
Swimming & Ski Jumping. On-screen graphics show record pace and jump distance live.
2001 · Commentator Information System
Multi-sport. Live data for commentators on a standard computer network.
2000 · Live online results
Swimming. Results and photofinish images shared with fans in real time.
2000 · Live punch display
Boxing. Punches displayed in real time for the first time.
2000 · Saturn Console
Team Sports. A new timing and scoring console for team sports.
1999 · Athlete transponders
Cross-Country Skiing. Live tracking of every skier’s position on the course.
1997 · Live driver audio
Motor Sport. Fans hear drivers’ voices for the first time in CART racing.
1996 · Wind measurement
Ski Jumping. Wind conditions factored into scoring for the first time.
1996 · GPS tracking
Sailing. Competitors tracked by GPS for the first time.
1996 · Colour video timing
Swimming. The first colour video cameras with CCD sensors used to time swimming.
1995 · Advanced Results Entry Station (ARES)
Multi-sport. Timing meets IT, and the digital era of sports timekeeping begins.
1993 · Hawk Eye photofinish camera
Multi-sport. High-resolution scanning built into a computer.
1991 · Active transponders
Motor Sport. Timing up to 128 cars at the same time.
1990 · Scan’O’Vision photofinish camera
Ski Jumping. A new photofinish camera, also used to measure jump distances.
1976 · Video matrix scoreboard
Multi-sport. Results on a giant stadium screen at the Montreal 1976 Games.
1968 · Swimming touch pads
Swimming. At Mexico City, swimmers stopped their own clock for the first time.
1950 · Electro-magnetic ski gates
Alpine Skiing. Precise start and finish times for every skier, debuting in Aspen.
1948 · Photofinish camera & photoelectric cells
Athletics. At London 1948, the clock stopped automatically as runners crossed the line.
