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. Closed access icon
  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. Open access icon
  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. Closed access icon
  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


Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nick_Kovalakides
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