Robert Foster

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Events
Mile Short Track

Robert Foster is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:59.85 in the 800m, 4:05.39 in the 1500m, 4:20.95 in the Mile, 4:29.73 in the Mile and 15:18.73 in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · Mile Short Track4:26.12
2026 season best4:26.12Jan 31, 2026 · Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA
2026 season best
Last competitionFriar InvitationalApr 10, 2026 · 4:29.73
Friar Invitational

As of Nov 15, 2026: Mile Short Track 4:26.12, 2026 season best 4:26.12 (Jan 31, 2026, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA)) · Last competition: Friar Invitational, Apr 10, 2026, 4:29.73

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
800mIndoorMA 20261:59.85812 pts–
1500mMA 2025United States 1500 m all-time list4:05.39792 pts–
MileIndoorMA 20264:20.95876 pts–
MileRI 2026United States Mile all-time list4:29.73741 pts–
5000mRI 2026United States 5000 m all-time list15:18.73755 pts–
800m-short-trackIndoorMA 20261:59.85812 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026800m Indoor1:59.85–Feb 7, 2026Riverhawk Invitational
2026800m-short-track Indoor1:59.85–Feb 7, 2026Riverhawk Invitational
2026mile-short-track Indoor4:20.95–Mar 7, 2026NEICAAA Indoor Track & Field Championships
2026mile-short-track 4:26.12–Jan 31, 2026Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic
2026Mile Indoor4:29.73–Apr 10, 2026Friar Invitational
2026Mile 4:29.73–Apr 10, 2026Friar Invitational
20265000m 15:18.73–Mar 27, 2026Bryant Black and Gold Invitational
20251500m 4:05.39–Apr 12, 2025Julie Lafreniere Commonwealth Invitational, University of Masschusetts, Amherst, MA
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Robert Foster's Mile Short Track personal best is 4:26.12, set on Jan 31, 2026 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA).

Robert Foster competes in the Mile Short Track.

2026 season best: 4:26.12, set on Jan 31, 2026 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA). Last competition: Friar Invitational on Apr 10, 2026, 4:29.73.