Elite runners Amadeus Clements and Panagiotis Petroulakis, rising stars of Greek running, are set to make history this Sunday at the Athens Marathon by becoming the first elite runners to compete with smart eyewear. The two runners will be wearing ENGO glasses, a pioneer in smart eyewear for endurance sports, during the legendary race.
The ENGO glasses, equipped with ActiveLook® technology, will allow Clements and Petroulakis to access real-time performance data such as pace, heart rate, and distance without ever taking their eyes off the Marathon-to-Athens route. This will give them a competitive edge and the ability to maintain concentration and rhythm without interruption.
Both athletes have been training extensively in Iten, Kenya, known as the home of champions, in preparation for the Athens Marathon. Clements, aiming for a podium finish in the Greek runners’ standings, has integrated ENGO glasses into his daily training routine to optimize his performance. Petroulakis, the Greek national championship holder in the 10K road race, also uses ENGO glasses during training and races to control his pace and monitor his heart rate.
ENGO glasses, weighing only 36g and offering 12 hours of battery life, are designed specifically for endurance athletes. The glasses feature photochromic or high-contrast lenses for all light conditions, providing great sun protection while seamlessly connecting with a Garmin watch. This allows for complete focus and no distractions while running.
Amadeus Clements shared, “Training in Iten pushes me to raise my standards. Every session becomes a race — and every race makes me stronger. With ENGO, I can keep my head up and my pace locked in. It helps me stay in rhythm without losing focus — no more losing seconds checking the watch.”
Panagiotis Petroulakis added, “With ENGO, I can maintain a steady pace, making my training more effective. I use them during sessions and races to control my pace and monitor my heart rate. They provide great sun protection while seamlessly connecting with my Garmin watch. ENGO helps me go faster — with no distractions.”
ENGO eyewear, known for its innovative smart eyewear technology, is dedicated to empowering endurance athletes to train smarter and perform better. The ENGO 2 Vive Collection, featuring limited edition colorways with high-contrast colors or photochromic lenses, is now available for purchase on engoeyewear.com.
ENGO 2 Vive Sky (Photochromic) is priced at €349.95, ENGO 2 Vive Storm (High Contrast) at €319.95, ENGO 2 Vive Pulse (High Contrast) at €319.95, and ENGO 2 Photochromic at €349.95. The standard ENGO 2 is priced at €299.95.
Elite runners Clements and Petroulakis’ use of ENGO glasses at the Athens Marathon marks a new milestone for the company and could potentially redefine how elite athletes manage their races.
