Charles H. Foster
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Charles Hines•Foster |
| Used name | Charles H.•Foster |
| Born | 23 December 1893 in Port Colborne, Ontario (CAN) |
| Died | 17 December 1943 in Detroit, Michigan (USA) |
| Measurements | 170 cm / 59 kg |
| Affiliations | Detroit YMCA (Young Men's Christian Association) |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
Although born in Canada, Charles Foster emigrated to the United States in 1915 and became a US citizen in 1918. He was a walker whose best finishes in AAU competition came from 1922-25 in the 5 km. walk, when he placed in the top four every year, finishing second in 1923. He competed for the Detroit TC and Detroit YMCA. Foster worked as an auto mechanic.
Personal Best: 10 kmW – 49:09 (1924).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 Summer Olympics | Athletics | USA |
Charles H. Foster | |||
| 10 kilometres Race Walk, Men (Olympic) | 9 h2 r1/2 |