1. Joe Kovacs won gold medals at the 2015 and 2019 World Championships.
16 Facts About Joe Kovacs
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Joe Kovacs won silver medals at the 2017 World Championships, 2016,2020 and 2024 Summer Olympics.
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Joe Kovacs was born in Nazareth, Pennsylvania on June 28,1989.
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Joe Kovacs excelled at Bethlehem Catholic High School in track and field, winning PIAA titles in discus and shot put during his senior season.
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Joe Kovacs attended Pennsylvania State University where he earned his undergraduate degree in Earth and Mineral Science.
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Joe Kovacs completed graduate classes in Counselor Education while pursuing track and field.
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Joe Kovacs enjoyed a success filled summer on the European track circuit with 2nd in Paris ; 2nd in Madrid and 6th in London.
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Joe Kovacs won the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix with his first 70-foot throw.
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Joe Kovacs then won a silver medal at the 2016 Olympics with a throw of 21.78 meters.
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Joe Kovacs finished behind teammate Ryan Crouser, who threw an Olympic Record 22.52 meters.
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On Oct 5,2019, Joe Kovacs won the gold medal at the Outdoor World Championships with a 22.91 meter Shot Put on his final throw of the event.
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Joe Kovacs was coached by his wife and they are featured in an Olympic Channel feature commercial together.
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Joe Kovacs placed 3rd at the 2023 World Athletics Championship in Budapest.
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Joe Kovacs won silver medal in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, behind team mate Ryan Crouser.
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Joe Kovacs is married to former collegiate shot-putter and Vanderbilt throwing coach Ashley Joe Kovacs.
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Joe Kovacs is of Hungarian origin and has identified himself as a Hungarian-American.