Has a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Minnesota.
His name means "John with golden hair" in Greek.
In 1969, at age 14, he broke the Greek National record for the men's
50-meter swimming freestyle.
Favorite hobbies include swimming, cooking and piano.
Is set to be a guest speaker at the University of
Minnesota's 2004 Annual Celebration where he will be awarded an
honorary doctorate degree. (March 2004)