Toastworthy Teens: James Konopka and Nick Mead

But What Are They Eating? ― ∙ James Konopka and Nick Mead, Great Sports ∙ High school rowers James Konopka and Nick Mead of Philadelphia began their under-17 doubles race with a medal-contending start…and then just as easily turned around and gave it up. ∙ Behind them, another duo had capsized and were struggling in the icy water, which, as Nick noted, “was cold and I’m sure their limbs were going numb. They were yelling ‘help’ and one of the kids didn’t appear as if he could swim too well.” ∙ [...].