Jennifer Bair Foster gained distinction in 1981 as Millersville's first woman track and field All-American when she placed in the 3,000 meters. That year, she qualified for the AIAW Division III Championships in an unprecedented five events: 800 meters, 1,500 meters, 3,000 meters, 5,000 meters and 10,000 meters.
Foster's name is still etched in the Millersville outdoor track record book in the 800 meters (2:13.0, 1980), the 1,500m (4:32.5, 1981), and the sprint medley relay (1:51.2, 1980). A 1981 PSAC champion in the 3,000 meters (then-record 10:11.73 time), she also earned state sprint medley relay championship honors in 1979 and 1980.
At the conclusion of her career, the versatile Foster held six individual school records and was a member of two MU record relay units. For three varsity seasons (1979-81), she was undefeated in dual meet competition in individual events.
A four-year varsity track letterwinner, she served as team captain in her sophomore, junior, and senior seasons and also assisted in the formation of the MU intercollegiate women's cross country program in 1981.
She earned a bachelor's of arts degree in economics in 1981. For seven years, Foster served as treasurer for the East York Road Runners Club. She is also past chairperson for the Valley View Elementary School Fundraising Committee.
Currently, Jennifer is a volunteer at East York and Valley View elementary schools and is scoring chairperson for the Trojan Aquatic Club. She is a homemaker and mother of three children in York, Pa.
