Jean-Christophe Simond

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Jean-Christophe Simond
Personal information
Full nameJean-Christophe Simond
Country representedFlag of France.svg  France
Born (1960-04-29) 29 April 1960 (age 60)
Les Contamines-Montjoie
Height1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Skating clubCSG Saint-Gervais

Jean-Christophe Simond (born 29 April 1960 in Les Contamines-Montjoie) is a French figure skater and coach. He is a two-time European silver medalist and an eight-time French national champion. During his competitive career, he was well known for his excellent school figures. He coached 2007 World Champion Brian Joubert between 2006 and March 2009.

Competitive highlights

International
Event74–7575–7676–7777–7878–7979–8080–8181–8282–8383–84
Olympics 15th7th6th
Worlds 15th7th13th5th5th5th
Europeans 16th13th4th6th2nd2nd6thWD
NHK Trophy 3rd
Prague Skate 3rd1st
St. Gervais 3rd3rd
National
French Champ. 3rd1st1st1st1st1st1st1st1st
WD = Withdrew

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