Nicolas Guigon
Olympic pole vaulter
About Nicolas Guigon
Born 1980. Nicolas Guigon is a French pole vaulter.
Nicolas Guigon (born 10 October 1980 in Échirolles) is a French pole vaulter. Representing his nation France in the men's pole vault at the 2004 Summer Olympics, Guigon cleared a height at 5.75 metres to set his own personal best from the national athletics meet in Reims. Throughout his sporting career, Guigon trained for the track and field club ASPTT Grenoble, under his personal coach, 1991 Mediterranean Games champion, and two-time Olympian Philippe d'Encausse (1988 and 1992).
Guigon qualified for the French squad in the men's pole vault at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens. Two months before the Games, he registered a personal best clearance and an Olympic A-standard of 5.75 m to secure a spot on the French team at the national athletics meet in Reims.
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Who is Nicolas Guigon?
Olympic pole vaulter
When was Nicolas Guigon born?
Nicolas Guigon was born on 10 October 1980 in Écully.
What is Nicolas Guigon's occupation?
Nicolas Guigon is a pole vaulter.
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Nicolas Guigon is French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Nicolas Guigon. https://biography.guide/nicolas-guigon/
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