Unique Omega camera with a frequency of 40,000 frames per second determined the winner in the Olympic 100 meter sprint, where the difference between first and second place was only five thousandths of a second.
Olympic Timing Technologies
Record Photo Finish Camera
Innovative Omega's photo finish camera, capable of capturing 40,000 frames per second, played a key role in determining the Olympic 100m champion. American sprinter Noah Lyles won the gold medal, beating Jamaican athlete Keeshan Thompson by a measly five thousandths of a second.
After the completion of the race, the athletes waited impatiently for half a minute for the verdict of the judges, who carefully studied images taken using the Omega camera.
The evolution of Olympic equipment
Omega, the official timekeeper of the Olympic Games for many years, introduced an improved camera this year . The new model not only takes four times more pictures per second compared to the previous version, but also has an increased resolution.
Highest precision photo finish
Both athletes, Lyles and Thompson, completed the 100-meter dash in 9.78 seconds. In the finish photo, red lines indicate which part of the athlete's body crossed the finish line first.
Camera Specifications
The newest camera is called the Omega Scan 'O' Vision Ultimate and is a vastly improved version of the previous Scan 'O' Vision Myria, which shot at 10,000 frames per second.
Olympic Timing Scale
To ensure accurate timing of the Olympic Games, Omega supplied 350 tons of equipment, including 200 kilometers of cables and 550 chronometers. Of these, 55 devices are designed specifically for athletics competitions - more than for any other sport.
Innovation in Sports Analytics
In addition to high-precision cameras, Omega uses artificial intelligence models to track athletes and equipment in real time, providing detailed performance information across multiple disciplines.
Glossary
- Omega is a Swiss company, watch manufacturer and official timekeeper of the Olympic Games
- Noah Lyles - American athlete, Olympic champion in the 100 meters
- Keeshan Thompson - Jamaican sprinter, Olympic silver medalist in running 100m
- Scan 'O' Vision Ultimate - Omega's latest photo finish camera
- FPS (Frames Per Second) - number of frames per second, shooting speed indicator
Links
- https://t.co/IcaThSDj74
- https:// twitter.com/SpellOdyssey/status/1820513764556341497?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
- https://petapixel.com /2024/08/06/a-camera-that-shoots-40000-fps-decided-the-100-meter-sprint-final-olympics-paris-2024-omega/
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The article highlights the crucial role Omega's high-speed camera played in determining the winner of the Olympic 100m race, where the difference between first and second place was just five thousandths of a second.
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Isabella
Wow! 40,000 frames per second is simply incredible! 🤯 Can you imagine how this helps judges make accurate decisions? Especially in such tense moments as this race.
Hans
I agree, Isabella! Technologies in sports are developing rapidly. I wonder how this will affect athletes' training? Maybe now they will pay more attention to micro-movements?
Sophie
Guys, have you noticed that the difference between first and eighth place is only 0.12 seconds? It's less than blinking an eye! 👀 How high is the level of training of these athletes!
Giovanni
Yes, Sophie, this is simply amazing! Do you know what else is impressive? 350 tons of equipment and 200 km of cable! Omega clearly means business when it comes to measurement accuracy. 🏃♂️⏱️
Olaf
Ugh, these are your technologies again! Previously, even without any cameras, they could perfectly determine the winner. Now athletes will think more about how they look in front of the camera than about the actual running. Nonsense!
Margot
Olaf, don't be such a grump! 😄 Technology helps make sports more fair. And what about AI for tracking athletes - this opens up so many opportunities for analyzing and improving technique! Just imagine how this can help prepare future champions. 🥇
Carlos
Margot is right! I'm wondering how these technologies could change television broadcasting. Imagine if we could see all these micro-movements in slow motion? This is a completely new level of immersion in sports! 📺🏅
Oksana
Guys, what impressed me most was how the athletes waited 30 seconds for the results! Can you imagine how much tension this is? And all because of five thousandths of a second! The Olympic Games are becoming more exciting every year. 🥵🏟️