Kovalakides was born in
Princeton, New Jersey, the son of Greek immigrants. He attended
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
men's javelin throw event. == Notes ==