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Vancouver 2010: OMEGA honours Olympian star Maëlle Ricker

Vancouver 2010: OMEGA honours Olympian star Maëlle Ricker

Snowboard cross star was the first Canadian woman to win gold at home
One of the most thrilling finishes at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games resulted in a tale of national pride and Olympic redemption. Maëlle Ricker, competing in snowboard cross only a few kilometers from where she grew up, became the first Canadian woman [...]

OMEGA and the Olympic Winter Games – a 74-Year Partnership

OMEGA and the Olympic Winter Games – a 74-Year Partnership

As the giant OMEGA Countdown Clock in Vancouver approaches the minus one year point in its steady march toward the Opening Ceremony on the 12th of February, 2010, OMEGA’s professionals are actively involved in preparations for the competition where, for the 24th time, the Swiss specialists will serve as Official Timekeepers at the Olympic Games. [...]