Omega "countdown clock" opened in Lausanne

Lausanne's municipal government, the Swiss state of Vaud, the International Olympic Committee and Omega recently partnered with Place de la Navigation in Lausanne to unveil the Countdown Clock. The countdown clock not only shows the status of the "Olympic capital" in Lausanne, but also pays tribute to Jacques Rogge, the president of the International Olympic Committee, who is about to step down in September. The countdown clock body is covered by a huge "gift box" consisting of thousands of balloons The countdown clock consists of a number of limestone from the Jura Mountains, proposed and designed by Lausanne. There are seven pictograms carved on one side of the countdown clock representing seven events at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi: two in winter, snowmobiles, curling, ice hockey, sleds, ice skating and skiing; the other side is engraved with 28 Pictogram, representing the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro comprehensive sports. All pictograms are carved from traditional craftsmanship. The clock on the countdown clock can be modified as needed, making it suitable for many future summer and winter Olympics. Mr. Okerwa took a photo with Jacques Rogge, the president of the International Olympic Committee, before the countdown clock The Omega countdown clock, which is located in the "Olympic capital", is unique, it is 4 meters high and weighs 20 tons and is designed and produced by local artisans. The Countdown Clock will countdown days, hours, minutes and seconds before the opening of the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games and the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. The countdown has now started. The countdown clock bell is covered by a giant "gift box" of thousands of balloons expressing its respect for Jacques Rogge, president of the International Olympic Committee. As the balloon goes off, the countdown clock appears in front of the world. The countdown clock consists of a number of limestone from the Jura Mountains, proposed and designed by Lausanne The countdown clock is designed to showcase the Olympic spirit in the Canton of Vaud and its capital Lausanne. Lausanne has been the headquarters of the International Olympic Committee since 1915; Lausanne was officially called the "Olympic Capital" since 1994. In the meantime, Lausanne is home to more than 50 international sports associations and organizations. Vaud Switzerland and Lausanne embody the values ​​of the Olympic Movement in a universal sense. With this countdown clock, the Vaud and Lausanne municipalities pay tribute to Mr. Roger and his contribution to disseminating the values ​​of the Olympic Movement. This grand, countdown clock made of limestone, owned by the Lausanne government, shows the profound history of the city of Lausanne and the Olympic Movement and at the same time highlights the status of "the Olympic capital" in Lausanne. (From left) Philippe Leuba, Daniel Brélaz, Okerwah and Jacques Rogge attended the opening ceremony The countdown clock was officially unveiled on Monday, June 24, 2013. State legislature Philippe Leuba, Mayor of Lausanne Daniel Brélaz, Omega President Ok Kehua and IOC President Jacques Rogge attended the opening ceremony . Omega and the Olympic Games Since 1932, Omega has 25 official Olympic Games timing, accurate measurement, recording, display and transmission of Olympic athletes results. For more than 80 years, Omega has always been committed to developing state-of-the-art timing technology. At the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics, Omega will once again assume the task of timing and data processing.