European Athletics has the pleasure in announcing that Swiss Timing has become a Service Provider for 2025-28.
The signing of the partnership took place at the European Athletics headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland.
“Swiss Timing is the leader in global sports timing and sports data provision, and I believe the partnership can only enhance both our brands and reputations in the coming years,” commented European Athletics President Dobromir Karamarinov.
“Swiss Timing engineers, sport managers, and timekeepers are committed to creating timekeeping and data handling technologies and processes that are equal to the ever-changing requirements of our sport. At the same time, European Athletics are committed to engaging an ever-growing audience for athletics in Europe through our events, so it is a perfect collaboration,” he added.
Swiss Timing, a company of the Swatch Group, will have a significant and high-profile presence linked to its exclusive service categories as Official Timekeeper at many European Athletics events during the next four years including:
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European Athletics Championships
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European Athletics Indoor Championships
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European Athletics Team Championships (all three divisions)
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European Athletics U23 Championships
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European Athletics U20 Championships
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European Athletics U18 Championships
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SPAR European Cross Country Championships
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European Throwing Cup
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European 10,000m Cup
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European Race Walking Team Championships
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European Champion Clubs Cup Cross Country
Swiss Timing service provision covers:
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Timing, photo finish and athlete tracking services
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Distance measurement, including video distance measurement
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Infield displays
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Data collection, gathering and processing
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Publication of results
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Onscreen data captions for Television
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Public scoreboard and videoboard data displays
“Swiss Timing is delighted to be the Official Timekeeper of European Athletics for its events from 2025 to 2028. This collaboration reflects our dedication to precision, accuracy, and excellence in timekeeping and data handling technologies.
"We will run alongside European Athletics by delivering state-of-the-art solutions that ensure seamless operations, reliable results, and a world-class experience for all stakeholders involved. We are excited to contribute to the success of more than 30 events and help showcase the extraordinary performances of Europe’s top athletes” declared Swiss Timing CEO Alain Zobrist.
"It is huge honour to have a company with the prestige and history of Swiss Timing become a European Athletics Service Provider. This partnership offers many new opportunities to increase the profile of our events, and how we can exploit their potential to the maximum through our digital channels, thanks to Swiss Timing’s expertise and support,” said European Athletics CEO Christian Milz.
About Swiss Timing
Swiss Timing, a company of the Swatch Group, is a global leader in sports timekeeping, data management, technology innovation and event management solutions.
With decades of expertise, Swiss Timing delivers cutting-edge technology and unrivaled precision to elevate the world’s most prestigious sporting events. From local competitions to the Olympic Games, Swiss Timing makes every moment counts in providing sports federations with tailored solutions that ensure fairness, accuracy, and an enhanced experience for athletes, organisers, and spectators.
About European Athletics
European Athletics is the continental governing body for the sport of athletics. Founded in 1970, the organisation is responsible for the international administration and development of the sport across 51 Member Federations.
It has the responsibility for staging many of Europe’s most important athletics competitions including the European Athletics Championships, European Athletics Indoor Championships, European Athletics Team Championships, European Running Championships and SPAR European Cross Country Championships.