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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Fraser-Pryce 11.28, Thompson-Herah 11.41 at Velocity Fest 4

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Elaine Thompson-Herah won their respective heats at Saturday's (8 Aug) Velocity Fest 4 as track and field…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

Velocity Fest 4 Track Meet Live Streaming

Book your seat for only 99cents https://www.facebook.com/events/1908764875933289/ World champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Olympics sprint double champion Elaine Thompson-Herah are down…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Blake focuses on “mental and physical” preparation for Tokyo Olympics

Jermone Blake is just one of few athletes reporting the “felt good” sentiment after returning to the track. Canadian Blake,…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Merlene Ottey to get Jamaica’s 4th highest Honour

Merlene Ottey is set to receive Jamaica’s fourth highest honour on Hero’s Day in October. Ottey, who represented Jamaica from…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Bolt: “I think I didn’t get a fair chance” in Australia

In one of his games, Usain Bolt scored two goals for Central Coast Mariners to beat Macarthur South West 4-0…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

On this day in 2012, Usain Bolt created history

On this day in 2012, August 5, Usain Bolt defended and set a new Olympic 100m record. Bolt ran 9.63, which…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Lyles keeps eyes on Bolt’s 19.19 mark

At last month’s Inspiration Games, Lyles briefly appeared to have broken the record, stopping the clock at 18.90 seconds in…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Noah Lyles says without Coleman USA unlikely to break Jamaica’s 4x100m world record

World 200m champion Noah Lyles feels hurt that Christian Coleman's possible absence is likely to cost Team USA at the…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Taylor runs 100m PR

World 200m gold medallist Ramil Guliyev opened the year with a 10.31 100m win at the Austrian Top Meeting in…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Peters shines at local meet

World champion Anderson Peters enjoyed a good day at a local meet in St. Georges, Grenada on Saturday (1 Aug).…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Jamaicans Tapper, Burton show their faces at meet in Georgia

Jamaicans Megan Tapper and Rushelle Burton were in action at Saturday’s (1 Aug) American Track League meeting in Georgia, USA.

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Skeen, Francis enjoy blow out runs in Texas

Odean Skeen, Jamaica’s 2012 World U20 100m bronze medal winner, ran 6.74 for third in race one but finished fourth…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read