early life and unconventional pursuits gregory mark kovacs, a canadian born in 1968, led a life marked by an intriguing blend of athleticism and artistic expression. before his foray into the world of bodybuilding, which would eventually earn him recognition as an ifbb professional, kovacs briefly studied electrical engineering and played travelling hockey and soccer. the bodybuilding years kovacs's journey in bodybuilding culminated in 1996 when he earned his ifbb pro card. this milestone was followed by a notable appearance on the cover of flex magazine in june 1997, cementing his status wi…