From Noah Lyles' photo-finish victory to athletes wearing luxury timepieces, the Paris 2024 Olympics showcased a wide range of watches. Omega's timekeeping capabilities played a crucial role in capturing world records and iconic moments.
Noah Lyles, the gold medal winner in the Men's 100m final, wore an Omega Speedmaster Apollo 8 'Dark Side Of The Moon' and an Omega Constellation 39mm in Yellow Gold. Other notable athletes included Fred Kerley and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce.
In tennis, players like Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic were spotted wearing luxury watches. Carlos Alcaraz, the silver medalist, sported a Rolex Day-Date 40 in Yellow Gold, while Qinwen Zheng chose a Rolex Lady Datejust 31mm Two-Tone Everose.
Kauli Vaast, the men's gold medalist in surfing, was captured wearing a stylish watch during his impressive performance. Johanne Defay, who won the bronze medal, carried her country's flag at the opening ceremony.
Aside from active athletes, retired athletes and celebrities also showcased their timepieces. Thierry Henry, a retired footballer, wore a Patek Philippe Nautilus x Virgil Abloh x MAD Paris Nautilus Ref. 5726A. Actor Tom Cruise opted for a Rolex Day-Date in Platinum with a Meteorite Dial and Diamond Indices.
