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American javelin thrower
Nick Kovalakides
Kovalakides in 1960
Personal information
Born1939 or 1940 (age 84–85)
Princeton, New Jersey, U.S.
Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Sport
Country United States
SportAthletics
EventJavelin throw
Medal record
Representing  United States
Pan American Games
Athletics
Silver medal – second place 1963 São Paulo Men's javelin throw

Nick Kovalakides (born 1939/1940) is an American javelin thrower.

Life and career

Kovalakides was born in Princeton, New Jersey, the son of Greek immigrants. He attended Princeton High School, graduating in 1957.

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

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. "1963 Pan American Games: Athletics Results", Pan American Games


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