Nick Kovalakides
Nick Kovalakides 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 (New Jersey)|Princeton High School], graduating in 1957.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].
Kovalakides competed at the 1963 [Pan American Games], winning the silver medal in the Athletics at the [1963 Pan American Games – Men's javelin throw|men's javelin throw] event.