About John Foster
Lived 1931 – 2013 (aged 81). John Foster was an Australian water polo player.
John Lewis 'Jake' Foster (11 May 1931 – 28 January 2013) was an Australian water polo player. He competed at the 1952 Summer Olympics and the 1956 Summer Olympics.
His daughter Margot won a bronze in the women's coxed four event at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles and son Peter won the bronze medal in the K-2 1000 m kayaking event at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Foster?
Australian water polo player
When was John Foster born?
John Foster was born on 11 May 1931 in Shanghai.
When did John Foster die?
John Foster died on 28 January 2013.
What was John Foster's occupation?
John Foster was a water polo player.
What nationality was John Foster?
John Foster was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Foster (water polo)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Foster. https://biography.guide/john-foster-water-polo-player/
MLA: "John Foster." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-foster-water-polo-player/.
Chicago: "John Foster." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-foster-water-polo-player/.
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