Nick Kovalakides

Nick Kovalakides
	Kovalakides in 1960
Personal information
Born	1939 or 1940 (age 84–85); Princeton, New Jersey, U.S.
Height	6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Sport
Country	United States
Sport	Athletics
Event	Javelin throw
Medal record
Representing United States
Pan American Games
Athletics

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 competed at the 1963 Pan American Games, winning the silver medal in the men's javelin throw event.^[6]

^ "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.
^ "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.
^ Quadrennial Review of Activities, The Committee, 1961
^ "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.
^ Motsinger, Caleb (October 22, 2014). "Your Neighbor: Nick Kovalakides". Observer. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
^ "1963 Pan American Games: Athletics Results", Pan American Games

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