Commonwealth Games

The Closing Ceremony of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games at Alexander Stadium lowered the curtain on one of the most compelling multi-sport competitions. The Swiss watch brand, in its role as Official Timekeeper and Official Partner of the event, was thrilled to celebrate the spectacular win of the Longines 2022 Commonwealth Games Team member Peter Bol in the 800m final on August 7 to mark a successful end of Birmingham 2022.

The city of Birmingham, in the heart of the British Midlands, played host to more than 5,000 athletes representing 72 nations and territories. As Official Timek...

Longines was proud to celebrate the stunning victory of the Longines 2022 Commonwealth Games Team member Alice Kinsella in the women’s floor exercise on August 2. A native of Birmingham, the 21-year-old continued to distinguish herself on the global stage and to create moments of sporting history.

Alice Kinsella is no stranger to the stadium. This time, the 21-year-old had the privilege to compete at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games in her hometown and once again displayed boldness and excellence by winning a gold medal in the women’s floor exercise. As a dedicated supporter of art...

The Opening Ceremony of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games got the Games off to a spectacular start in Birmingham, England. As the Official Partner and Official Timekeeper of the event, the Swiss watch brand hosted an opening event at the Longines House to celebrate the beginning of an action-packed Games. Known worldwide for excellence in precision timing, Longines is set to provide its timing expertise once again throughout this highly anticipated multi-sport event and continues its longstanding contribution to precision in sports timekeeping. 

The message from Her Majesty Queen El...

Longines is excited to announce that Peter Bol, the brilliant Australian middle-distance runner, has joined its 2022 Commonwealth Games Team. A specialist in 800-metre races, Peter already holds the national record in this discipline and distinguished himself on the tracks in Rio and Tokyo. But his ambitions go far beyond what he has already accomplished. We’re pleased to introduce you to an extraordinary competitor. 

Overcoming adversity
Peter Bol has a bold ambition: he aims to become the greatest 800-metre runner in the world. And no one who has seen the new member of the Longines 20...

Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games | St-Imier, Switzerland | 20.07.2022 One of the newest members of the Longines 2022 Commonwealth Games Team, gymnast Alice Kinsella, will enjoy the rare privilege of competing at the Games in her hometown. A native of the host city, the 21-year-old will be performing on the global stage at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. Alice has devoted herself to gymnastics since the age of three and her years of hard work have paid off: she is one of the most exciting competitors in the sport and equal to the challenges of its highest-profile events.

At home...

Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games | St-Imier, Switzerland | 20.07.2022 Longines is proud to be an Official Partner and the Official Timekeeper of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. Throughout this major event, Longines will welcome special guests to the Longines House, an elegant hospitality venue ideally located in a prime position in Birmingham: The Compound at 80 Water Street.

During two weeks, the Longines House will host a number of exclusive events, including celebrations of new World and Commonwealth Games records. Each world record-breaking athlete or team will be honoured ...

When the Longines Countdown Clock in the heart of Birmingham’s iconic Centenary Square ticks down to its final second, the curtain will be raised on one of the world’s favourite sporting spectacles. The vibrant city will welcome some 4500 athletes from 72 nations and territories and the performances of each one of these exceptional sportspeople in all 283 medal events will be timed, measured and recorded with high precision by the Official Timekeeper, Longines.

The Commonwealth Games, often referred to as the Friendly Games, is celebrated for its inclusivity. It was the first internation...