Joan Guetschow

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexFemale
Full nameJoan Elizabeth•Guetschow
Used nameJoan•Guetschow
Born6 September 1966 in Akron, Ohio (USA)
Measurements178 cm / 61 kg
NOC United States

Biography

Joan Guetschow competed in biathlon at the 1992 and 1994 Winter Olympics, especially remarkable when one considers she underwent heart surgery in 1993 to correct a congenital heart defect. Guetschow has also competed in swimming and triathlon. She has also been open about her sexual orientation, competing as a gay athlete, and discussing her experiences in several magazines.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1992 Winter Olympics Biathlon USA Joan Guetschow
7.5 kilometres Sprint, Women (Olympic) 64
1994 Winter Olympics Biathlon USA Joan Guetschow
7.5 kilometres Sprint, Women (Olympic) =52
15 kilometres, Women (Olympic) 17
4 × 7.5 kilometres Relay, Women (Olympic) United States 8