Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  France | ||||
| 1988 | Olympic Games | Seoul, South Korea | DSQ | 50 km |
Jean-Marie Neff (born 29 September 1961 in Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines, Haut-Rhin) is a retired male race walker from France, who competed for his native country at the 1988 Summer Olympics.
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing France | ||||
| 1988 | Olympic Games | Seoul, South Korea | DSQ | 50 km |
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