About Kathy Foster
Born 1960. Kathy Foster is an Australian basketball player.
Biography
Foster played for the national team between 1981 and 1988, competing at the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. Foster also represented Australia at two World Championships – 1983 and 1986. Foster was vice-captain of the team from 1983 until her international retirement in early 1988. Playing for the North Adelaide Rockets and later the Hobart Islanders, Foster was the WNBL first three-time winner of the award. Foster was also named to the WNBL All-Star Five in 1989 and 1990. Foster also won the WNBL Top Shooter Award on two occasions, 1987 and 1989 with 415 and 517 points respectively.
In 2013, Foster was elected to the Australian Basketball Hall of Fame.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Kathy Foster?
Australian basketball player (born 1960)
When was Kathy Foster born?
Kathy Foster was born on 7 May 1960 in Launceston.
What is Kathy Foster's occupation?
Kathy Foster is a basketball player.
What nationality is Kathy Foster?
Kathy Foster is Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Kathy Foster (basketball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Kathy Foster. https://biography.guide/kathy-foster/
MLA: "Kathy Foster." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/kathy-foster/.
Chicago: "Kathy Foster." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/kathy-foster/.
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