L-R: Ashley Sessa '22, Nick Mead '13, Jovana Sekulic '21 & Ivan Puskovitch '19
EA Alumni Olympic Central
We are thrilled to have four EA alumni competing in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris! Join us in cheering on Nick, Ivan, Jovana, and Ashley as they represent The Episcopal Academy and the United States. Their dedication, perseverance, and exceptional talent have brought them to the world’s grandest stage, and we could not be prouder. Go EA, and Go Team USA! For up-to-the-minute EA Alumni Olympics coverage, follow @eaalumni1785 on Instagram!
Meet the EA Olympians
Nick Mead ’13 (Rowing) 🥇
Nick is a two-time Olympian, previously having finished 4th in the men's four at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. The nine-time national team member won a silver medal in the men's four at the 2023 World Rowing Championships and was named Male Rower of the Year by USRowing in 2023. Nick competed as a part of the men’s four in Paris, winning Team USA's first gold medal in rowing in 64 years. Nick was also voted by his fellow Team USA teammates to be the Closing Ceremonies flag bearer, alongside Katie Ledecky.
Ivan Puskovitch ’19 (Marathon Swimming)
Ivan qualified for the Paris Games in the open water 10K marathon swim event, making him only the fifth American male to qualify for this event in any Olympics. He earned his spot in Paris by placing 14th at the World Aquatics Championships in Doha, Qatar.
Jovana Sekulić ’21 (Water Polo)
Jovana, a US Water Polo center, earned third-team All-American Honors as a freshman and led her Princeton team to the NCAA Final Four for the first time in program history. She has been part of the U.S. team for the last two world championships, scoring four times in Doha in 2024 to win gold. She joins the three-time reigning Olympic champion US Water Polo squad, a powerhouse in her own right.
Ashley Sessa ’22 (Field Hockey)
Ashley, a high-performing member of the reigning NCAA championship UNC field hockey team, was named All-South Region and second-team All-ACC, finishing her freshman season with 23 points on nine goals and five assists. A member of the U.S. Women’s National Team, she also participated in FIH Pro League play in New Zealand and Australia. Ashley is the youngest player to be named to the Olympic roster, and is ready to take Paris by storm!
Headlines and Clips
Nick Mead, Graduate of Episcopal Academy in Newtown Square, to Carry US Flag at Olympic Closing Ceremonies
Delco.Today
From Belgrade to Delco, Jovana Sekulic Took an Improbable Path to the U.S. Olympic Water Polo Team
The Philadelphia Inquirer
2024 Paris Olympics: Where Every Olympian from the United States Went to High School
MaxPreps
Paris Olympics: Water Polo Star Jovana Sekulic Relishing Chance to Represent U.S. on Olympic Stage
Delco Times
Philly Rowing Duo Looks to Lead U.S. to a Long-Sought Olympic Medal in the Men’s Four-Boat
The Philadelphia Inquirer
Pennsylvania High School Athletes Competing in 2024 Paris Olympic Games
Sports Illustrated
Episcopal Academy Product and US Olympian Ashley Sessa - 'This is Where the Works Starts Now'
KYW Newsradio's 1-on-1 with Matt Leon
Episcopal Academy Grad Ivan Puskovitch Qualifies for Olympics in 10-Kilometer Swim
Delco Times
Episcopal Academy Grad Jovana Sekulic Earns Spot on US Olympic Water Polo Team
Delco Times
Sisters Among Team USA Olympic Women's Field Hockey Team Packed with Pa. Talent
NBC Philadelphia
Paris Olympics: Just 20, Episcopal Academy Grad Ashley Sessa Central to U.S. Field Hockey's Resurgence
Delco Times
Drive for Gold: Kylie Kelce Picks Up Her Stick with Team USA Field Hockey Stars Ahead of Paris Olympics
NBC10 Philadelphia
Episcopal Academy Grad Ashley Sessa is Named to the U.S. Olympic Women’s Field Hockey Roster
The Philadelphia Inquirer
How to Watch the U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials — and Who to Watch For
The Philadelphia Inquirer
FROM THE ARCHIVES — EA Unlocked: A Conversation with Olympic Rower Nick Mead '13
'EA Unlocked' Podcast
Results & Medals
Nick Mead '13
🥇 GOLD: Men’s Four (M4-)
Team USA earns men's four rowing gold for first time since 1960
Ivan Puskovitch '19
19th: Men's 10k Marathon Swimming
West Chester's Ivan Puskovitch survives Seine, finishes 19th
Jovana Sekulić '21
4th: Women's Water Polo
Team USA was the three-time defending Olympic champions heading into the Games and had a second place rank in Group B of pool play. After winning their quarterfinal match and losing their semi-final, the squad advanced to the Bronze Medal match, where the fell to the Netherlands in the final second of the match.
Ashley Sessa '22
9th: Women's Field Hockey
Team USA was ranked #13 heading into the Games and wrapped up play with a 1-0 win against South Africa. The squad finished 9th overall, going 1-3-1 in pool play