November 20, 2008 – FIS and Polar Electro Oy, the pioneer and leader of heart rate training systems, have announced a new cooperation whereby Polar will become the “Official FIS Timing Partner for Cross-Country Skiing” and the “Official Heart Rate Training Computer Partner for the FIS Nordic Combined World Cup.” The agreement is effective immediately and will cover all events within these FIS disciplines during three seasons from 2008/2009 to and including 2010/2011.

Based on the positive experiences during the initial year of cooperation, the parties decided to extend the agreement. Cooperation has been deepened to contain timing partnership in cross-country Skiing and official heart rate training computer partner status in Nordic Combined for the three-year contract period. Through cross-country Skiing and Nordic Combined, FIS and Polar will bring innovative heart rate measurement to TV broadcasts, delivering deeper content for the viewers to better understand and enjoy the sports.