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Jack Foster

Jack Foster

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Birth dateMay 23, 1932
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Jack Foster is a New Zealand long-distance runner, born on May 23, 1932. He competes primarily in the 10000m and Marathon.

His personal bests include 28:46.8h in the 10000m and 2:11:19 in the Marathon. He has earned 1 silver medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing New Zealand.

Key facts
Marathon
2:11:19
10 000 m
28:46.8h
1979 season best
2:24:27
Sep 9, 1979
1979 season best
Age
94 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: Marathon 2:11:19, 10 000 m 28:46.8h, 1979 season best 2:24:27 (Sep 9, 1979) · 94 years old

PB

Personal bests

28:46.8HT
2:11:19

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1979
CrossCount
41:22-Mar 25, 1979
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1979
Marathon
2:24:27-Sep 9, 1979
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1978
Marathon
2:17:28-Oct 22, 1978
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New York City Marathon
1977
CrossCount
38:51-Mar 20, 1977
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1976
Marathon
2:17:54-Jul 31, 1976
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-
1974
Marathon
2:11:19-Jan 31, 1974
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1972
10000m
28:46.8h-Mar 18, 1972--
1972
Marathon
2:16:57-Sep 10, 1972
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1971
20Miles
1:39:14.4h-Aug 14, 1971--

1979

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:24:27-Sep 9Marathon, Eugene, OR
CrossCount
41:22-Mar 257th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Limerick

1978

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:17:28-Oct 22New York City Marathon

1977

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
38:51-Mar 205th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Düsseldorf

1976

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:17:54-Jul 31The XXI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Montréal

1974

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:11:19-Jan 31Christchurch Commonwealth Games, Christchurch

1972

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Marathon
2:16:57-Sep 10The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
10000m
28:46.8HT-Mar 18Auckland

1971

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20Miles
1:39:14.4HT-Aug 14Hamilton

Honours

6

New York City Marathon

Marathon

1978
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Christchurch Commonwealth Games

Marathon

1974
8

The XX Olympic Games

Marathon

1972
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Jack Foster's Marathon personal best?

Jack Foster's Marathon personal best is 2:11:19, set on Jan 31, 1974 in Christchurch (NZL).

Which events does Jack Foster compete in?

Jack Foster competes in the Marathon and 10 000 m.

How did Jack Foster perform in 1979?

1979 season best: 2:24:27, set on Sep 9, 1979.