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Welcome to the Longines Media Center! You will find here all the latest information on Longines products, events and ambassadors. Thanks to this brand new, convenient and extensive press tool, you will be able to access and download at any time our latest press material in several languages, along with high definition pictures.
Event
Team Netherlands claimed victory at the Longines FEI Nations Cup™ Jumping Final in Barcelona
September 30, 2017
Event
Longines and FEI reveal the Longines FEI World’s Best Jumping Rider & Horse Awards
September 30, 2017
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Andre Agassi
Andre Agassi is one of the greatest tennis players ever. Nicknamed "the Kid of Las Vegas", he has won all four Grand Slam singles titles, without mentioning his victories in Davis Cup, Masters Series and an Olympic gold medal. His duels with Pete Sampras, amazing moments of sport became the dominant rivalry in tennis of the 1990's. Agassi's game was famous for its precision and its exceptional timing. He also had a remarkable endurance and was extremely combative. Agassi's unique style, his kindness and the emotions he was transmitting while playing made him the most popular tennis player of his time. In 2006, Las Vegas' player, aged 36 retires, ending his career with 60 singles titles.
Agassi is married to Stefanie Graf (2001). The couple has two children. Since retiring, Agassi has been devoted to his family and his charitable work through The Andre Agassi Charitable Fondation (founded in 1994) to assist the youth of Las Vegas and provide them educational opportunities. He also opened up a public school in his home town in 2001 for at-risk children.
Longines was happy to welcome this tennis legend among its Ambassadors in 2007, the very year its new Sport Collection was launched.
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Ambassador
Eddie Peng
Lauded as Asia's new generation action hero, Eddie Peng (Yuyan Peng) has been constantly recognized by prestigious film awards such as Hong Kong Film Awards and Taipei Golden Horse Awards for his breakthrough performances in box office hits such as Unbeatable (2013) and Jump Ashin! (2011).
He has concluded filming for Rise of the Legend (2014), a revival of the classic martial-arts genre where he plays the iconic kung-fu master Wong Fei Hung. Famous Hong Kong producer Bill Kong, who was credited for international successes, is behind this anticipated film. Eddie has also caught the eye of producers and directors in non-Chinese speaking countries such as South Korea.
Throughout his acting career, Eddie has played many different roles with great conviction on both the silver screen and small screen; combining his innate talent and versatility with highly professional preparatory work. His dedication to his craft includes spending months getting into a role both mentally and physically. Combined with his can-do spirit and positive attitude, he is a role model for his fans all over Asia.
Eddie was born in Taipei and grew up in Canada. His familiarity with both Eastern and Western cultures, and multi-talented background including music recording makes him a dynamic artist primed for the international stage.
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