| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's Triathlon | ||
Representing  Switzerland | ||
| ITU Long Distance World Championships | ||
 | 1997 Nice | Elite |
Jean-Christophe Guinchard (born 1 November 1967) is an athlete from Switzerland. He competes in triathlon. [1]
Guinchard competed at the first Olympic triathlon at the 2000 Summer Olympics. He took 24th place with a total time of 1:50:50.76. [1]
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