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27. November 2007
Polar named "Official FIS Timing Partner for Cross-Country and Nordic Combined World Cups"
The International Ski Federation (FIS) and Polar Electro Oy, the pioneer and leader of heart rate training systems, announced a new cooperation whereby Polar will become an official "FIS Partner" and the "FIS Official Timing Partner for Cross-Country and Nordic Combined World Cups."

4. October 2007
Polar Announces Compatibility With Microsoft HealthVault
Polar Heart Rate and Training Information To Be Shared Within Microsoft HealthVault.

9. February 2007
Polar Electro Celebrates 30 Years of Innovation
In 1977 Professor Seppo Säynäjäkangas founded a company to pioneer the development, manufacture and marketing of wireless heart rate monitors for sports professionals.