| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 12 March 1997 |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Track and field |
| Event(s) | 800 m, 1500 m |
| Updated on 29 August 2015 | |
Andrea Foster (born 12 March 1997) is a Guyanese middle-distance runner competing primarily in the 800 metres. [1] She represented her country at the 2015 World Championships in Beijing without advancing from the first round. [2]
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Guyana | |||||
| 2012 | CARIFTA Games (U17) | Hamilton, Bermuda | 3rd | 1500 m | 4:57.28 |
| 4th | 3000 m | 10:48.01 | |||
| 2015 | World Championships | Beijing, China | 43rd (h) | 800 m | 2:17.39 |
| 2016 | CARIFTA Games (U20) | St. George's, Grenada | 3rd | 800 m | 2:12.53 |
| 3rd | 1500 m | 4:45.53 | |||
| 2021 | South American Championships | Guayaquil, Ecuador | 3rd | 800 m | 2:05.93 |
| 2023 | Central American and Caribbean Games | San Salvador, El Salvador | 9th (h) | 400 m hurdles | 59.37 |
Outdoor
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