Age, Biography and Wiki
Joe Kovacs (Joseph Mathias Kovacs) was born on 28 June, 1989 in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, U.S., is an American track and field athlete. Discover Joe Kovacs's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 34 years old?
| Popular As |
Joseph Mathias Kovacs |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
34 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Cancer |
| Born |
28 June, 1989 |
| Birthday |
28 June |
| Birthplace |
Nazareth, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Nationality |
American
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Joe Kovacs Height, Weight & Measurements
At 34 years old, Joe Kovacs height is 6 ft 0 in and Weight 295 lb.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
6 ft 0 in |
| Weight |
295 lb |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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| Parents |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Joe Kovacs Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Joe Kovacs worth at the age of 34 years old? Joe Kovacs’s income source is mostly from being a successful athlete. He is from American. We have estimated Joe Kovacs's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
athlete |
Joe Kovacs Social Network
Timeline
In his first year as a professional, Kovacs was sponsored by Nike, Inc. He missed the podium with a 4th-place finish in the United States Olympic Trials with a best throw of 21.08m/69-2, placed 4th at the NCAA Division I outdoor championships with a best throw of 19.58 m (65–1.5 feet), but won the shot put at the Big Ten Conference outdoor championships with a best throw of 20.85 m (68–5 feet).
He enjoyed a success filled summer on the European track circuit with 2nd in Paris (20.44 meters, 67–0.75 feet); 2nd in Madrid (19.56 meters, 64–2.25 feet) and 6th in London (19.61 meters, 64–4 feet).
Joseph Mathias Kovacs (born June 28, 1989) is an American track and field athlete who competes in the shot put and has a personal record of 23.23 meters outdoors and 22.05 meters indoors.
Kovacs was born in Nazareth, Pennsylvania on June 28, 1989.
He excelled at Bethlehem Catholic High School in track and field, winning PIAA titles in discus and shot put during his senior season.
The winning shot put mark of 64 ft is the PIAA Class AA state record.
He attended Pennsylvania State University.
That throw moved him past four Americans to the number 8 performer in history and the best throw since 2003.
It was the farthest throw in the world since 2010 and ranked him as the No. 12 performer of all time.
He backed that up with his following throw over.
After winning his second National Championship in June, Kovacs improved again, adding another 21 cm to throw at the Herculis meet in Monaco.
Kovacs, in his second year as a professional, threw a season best of 20.82 meters (68–3.75 feet) at Tucson Elite Meet on May 18, 2013 which ranks him 6th in the US.
Kovacs won the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix with his first 70-foot throw.
He then placed 3rd at the USA Indoor Track and Field Championships with a throw of 70 ft. On June 25, 2014 Joe Kovacs won the 2014 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships at a special venue in front of the California State Capitol, with a personal best of 22.03m (72' 3.5"), the top throw in the world for 2014.
He won gold medals at the 2015 and 2019 World Championships.
As a guest competitor at the UCLA hosted Rafer Johnson/Jackie Joyner Kersee Invitational on April 11, 2015, Kovacs improved his personal best (though not a stadium record) with a to again take the early season world lead, by almost a full meter at the time.
On July 1, 2016, Kovacs qualified for his first Olympic team by finishing in second place at the Olympic Trials.
He then won a silver medal at the 2016 Olympics with a throw of 21.78 meters (71' 5.5"). He finished behind teammate Ryan Crouser, who threw an Olympic Record 22.52 meters (73' 10.5").
He won silver medals at the 2017 World Championships, 2016 and 2020 Summer Olympics.
His personal best of 23.23 metres makes him the second best competitor all-time in the shot put event.
On Oct 5, 2019, Kovacs won the Gold Medal at the Outdoor World Championships with a 22.91 meter Shot Put on his final throw of the event.
He was coached by his wife and they are featured in an Olympic Channel feature commercial together.
Joe Kovacs placed 3rd at the 2023 World Athletics Championship in Budapest
Kovacs is married to former collegiate shot-putter and Vanderbilt throwing coach Ashley Kovacs (Muffet).
In 2019, Ashley began coaching Joe professionally.
