Nick Kovalakides

Nick Kovalakides

Kovalakides in 1960
Personal information
Born	1939or1940(age 84–85) Princeton, New Jersey, U.S.
Height	6 ft 2 [1] [a]  in (188 cm)
Sport
Country	United States
Sport	Athletics
Event	Javelin throw
Medal record Representing  United States Pan American Games Athletics 1963 São Paulo Men's javelin throw

Nick Kovalakides (born 1939/1940) ^{[2] [b]} is an American javelin thrower.

Life and career

Kovalakides was born in Princeton, New Jersey, ^[3] the son of Greek immigrants. ^[4] He attended Princeton High School, graduating in 1957. ^[5]

Kovalakides was an All-American for the Maryland Terrapins track and field team, finishing 5th in the javelin at the 1959 NCAA Track and Field Championships. ^[6]

Kovalakides competed at the 1963 Pan American Games, winning the silver medal in the men's javelin throw event. ^[7]

Notes

1. Kovalakides was 6 foot 2 in 1961
2. Kovalakides was 19 years old in 1959

References

1. "Athlete-Scholar Award Presented to Kovalakides". The Evening Star. Washington, District of Columbia. June 2, 1961. p. 57. Retrieved October 12, 2024– via Newspapers.com.
2. "Terrapins Rule AAU Track; Kovalakides Newest Hero". The Evening Star. Washington, District of Columbia. April 29, 1959. p. 69. Retrieved October 12, 2024– via Newspapers.com.
3. Quadrennial Review of Activities, The Committee, 1961
4. "Hoyas' Vinton, Terp Trio Gain NCAA Finals". The Evening Star. Washington, District of Columbia. June 13, 1959. p. 12. Retrieved October 12, 2024– via Newspapers.com.
5. Motsinger, Caleb (October 22, 2014). "Your Neighbor: Nick Kovalakides". Observer . Retrieved October 12, 2024.
6. "Javelin throw at the NCAA Division I Men's Outdoor Track and Field Championships". USTFCCCA . Retrieved 28 December 2024.
7. "1963 Pan American Games: Athletics Results", Pan American Games