Anthony Foster

Anthony Foster is a renowned Jamaican sports journalist, honored twice as the Jamaica sports journalist of the year (in 2004 and 2005). His journalistic achievements are globally recognized. Notably, he authored an award-winning article on Usain Bolt, the iconic 6-time Olympic champion, 11-time World champion, and record holder for the sprint double. This significant piece was published in the Jamaica Gleaner in 2004. Anthony's extensive coverage includes prestigious events such as the Olympic Games in Beijing 2008, London 2012, and Rio 2016. He has also provided coverage for seven (7) World Athletics Championships held between 2007 and 2022, alongside various other international sporting events. Noteworthy mentions comprise his coverage of the 2007 World Cup of cricket and his cherished experience reporting on the 2004 clash between his favorite football team, Argentina, and the USA.
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Mondo Duplantis Wins 2nd Straight BBC Sport Award for Second Consecutive Year

Pole vault world record holder Mondo Duplantis has claimed the BBC World Sport Star of the Year award for the…

Maria Perez and Evan Dunfee Win 2025 World Race Walking Tour Titles

Maria Perez of Spain and Evan Dunfee of Canada win the 2025 World Race Walking Tour with record-breaking scores after…

Sinclaire Johnson Sets American Record at Kalakaua Merrie Mile

Sinclaire Johnson breaks American record with 4:21.66 in Kalakaua Merrie Mile. Nikki Hiltz takes second in unique mixed-pursuit format race…

Jerome Blake Flashes 8.75 to Claim Fastest Man Title at Tokyo 2025 World Championships

Jerome Blake recorded the fastest split at Tokyo 2025 World Championships with 8.75 seconds as USA won men's 4x100m relay…

Seville Arrives With GOLD; Thompson, Clayton Boost Jamaica’s Medal Haul at Tokyo 2025

Jamaica's Oblique Seville wins gold in 9.77 PB while Kishane Thompson takes silver. Saint Lucia's Julien Alfred makes history with…

Legend’s Last Dance: Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce Advances as New Generation Carries Jamaican Torch at Tokyo 2025

Jamaica’s sprint hopes remained firmly on track at the Tokyo 2025 World Athletics Championships as Kishane Thompson, Tina Clayton and…

Samantha Hall Clutches Discus Final Spot as Jamaica’s Relay Squad Crashes Out at Tokyo 2025

Samantha Hall reaches discus final while Jamaica's 4x400m relay team exits early at World Athletics Championships. Fraser-Pryce set for final…

Olympic Sprinter Erriyon Knighton Gets 4-Year Ban After Failed Drug Test

US sprinter Erriyon Knighton banned 4 years after World Athletics and WADA appeals were upheld by CAS.

Usain Bolt Believes He Could Have Run 9.42 with Modern Super-Spikes

Usain Bolt claims he could have run 9.42 with modern carbon-fiber spikes at PUMA Tokyo press conference before World Championships…

World Athletics Ultimate Championship Countdown Begins in Tokyo

World Athletics Ultimate Championship countdown starts in Tokyo with Usain Bolt, Mondo Duplantis, and Thea LaFond marking one year until…

Shelly’s Last Dance as Jamaica Names Tokyo 2025 World Championships Team

Jamaica announces track and field team for World Athletics Championships, Tokyo 2025 featuring Shericka Jackson, Kishane Thompson, and top sprinters.

US Championships: Predictions Point to Loaded Fields in Sprint and Field Events

Track and Field News predicts top finishers for US Championships including Lyles in sprints, Holloway in hurdles, and Jefferson-Wooden in…