Melissa Foster
AustraliaActive- Born
- Sep 8, 1978 (48 years old)
- Events
- Long Jump · 60 m
Melissa Foster is a Australia sprinter, born on September 8, 1978. She competes primarily in the 100m, 200m and LJ.
Her personal bests include 12.54 in the 100m, 26.76 in the 200m, 5.71 in the LJ, 11.92 in the TJ and 8.04 in the 60m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Australia.
Personal best · Long Jump5.71
2026 season best5.34Jan 16, 2026 · WA Athletics Stadium, Perth
Personal best · 60 m8.04
Last competitionStrive Program BFeb 27, 2026 · 5.22
As of Nov 13, 2026: Long Jump 5.71, 60 m 8.04, 2026 season best 5.34 (Jan 16, 2026, WA Athletics Stadium, Perth (AUS)) · Last competition: Strive Program B, Feb 27, 2026, 5.22 · 48 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
60mPerth 20188.04884 pts–
* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | LJ | 5.34 | +1.8 | Jan 16, 2026 | Strive Program B |
| 2026 | 60m | 8.48 | -1.3 | Jan 31, 2026 | 60m State Championships |
| 2026 | TJ | 11.00 | +2.1 | Jan 24, 2026 | Strive Program C |
| 2025 | LJ | 5.60 | -2.1 | Mar 9, 2025 | WA State Championships |
| 2025 | 60m | 8.27 | +1.5 | Dec 19, 2025 | Strive Program D, WA Athletics Stadium, Perth |
| 2025 | TJ | 11.86 | +0.3 | Apr 10, 2025 | Australian Championships, WA Athletics Stadium, Perth |
| 2024 | LJ | 5.71= | +0.0 | Feb 25, 2024 | WA State Championships, WA Athletics Stadium, Perth |
| 2024 | TJ | 11.91 | +0.0 | Apr 11, 2024 | Australian Championships, SA Athletic Stadium, Adelaide |