Roger Foster

Roger Foster

Events
800 m · 500 Metres Short Track

Roger Foster is a United States middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 800m, 800m-short-track and 800m-short-track.

His personal bests include 1:56.00 in the 800m, 1:59.08 in the 800m-short-track, 1:59.08 in the 800m-short-track, 2:38.35 in the 1000m and 2:43.19 in the 1000m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · 800 m1:56.00
2019 season best1:56.17May 7, 2019 · Glenville, WV
Personal best · 500 Metres Short Track1:08.22

As of Nov 13, 2026: 800 m 1:56.00, 500 Metres Short Track 1:08.22, 2019 season best 1:56.17 (May 7, 2019, Glenville, WV (USA))

DisciplineResultAll-time
800m-short-trackIndoorVA 20161:59.08832 pts–
800m-short-track20161:59.08832 pts–
1000mWV 20172:38.35703 pts–
1000m-short-trackIndoorVA 20172:43.19672 pts–
4x800MetreIndoorVA 20177:53.22–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2019500Metres Indoor1:08.22–Feb 2, 2019Roanoke, VA (USA) (i)
2019500m-short-track Indoor1:08.22–Feb 2, 2019Roanoke, VA (USA) (i)
2019500m-short-track 1:08.22–Feb 2, 2019–
2019800m 1:56.17–May 7, 2019Glenville, WV (USA)
2018800m 1:57.06–Apr 21, 2018Durham, NC (USA)
2017800m 1:56.00–Apr 21, 2017Durham, NC (USA)
20171000m 2:38.35–Apr 14, 2017Buckhannon, WV (USA)
20171000m-short-track Indoor2:43.19–Jan 13, 2017Blacksburg Virginia Tech Invitational, Blacksburg, VA (i)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Roger Foster's 800 m personal best is 1:56.00, set on Apr 21, 2017 in Durham, NC (USA).

Roger Foster competes in the 800 m and 500 Metres Short Track.

2019 season best: 1:56.17, set on May 7, 2019 in Glenville, WV (USA).