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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Miller-Uibo breaks 11secs to beat Fraser-Pryce’s mark

Shaunae Miller-Uibo dipped under 11 seconds for the first time at Friday’s (24 July) Back to the Track meeting in…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Miller-Uibo runs 100m PB, Bromell runs sub-10 to beat Lyles

Bahamian Rio 2016 Olympic Games 400m champion Shaunae Miller-Uibo ran a personal best over 100 metres at Friday’s Back to…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Miller-Uibo, Bloomfield, Cedenio among Caribbean stars for Florida meet

Shaunae Miller-Uibo, Akeem Bloomfield and Machel Cedenio are among several Caribbean athletes down to compete at this weekend’s Back to…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Good day for sprinters at Rieti meeting

Bulgarian Ivet Lalova won the sprint double at a small meeting in Rieti, Italy on Thursday (23 July).

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Javon Francis wins one of two, Rushelle Burton returns at USA’s meet

Javon Francis won the men’s 300m dash at Thursday’s (23 July) PVAMU Back To The Track Series in Texas, USA.

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Norman, Gatlin, Benjamin run five races on Monday in Texas

Several high profiled athletes, trying to fulfil contractual obligations, ran five races within three hours at Monday’s (21 July) the…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Briana Williams runs 5 races in less than 2 1/2 hours

Jamaica’s rising star Briana Williams had a very busy day, 20 July. The 18-year-old sprinter ran five races in less…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Gatlin wins 60m, loses 150m as USA’s biggest names face-off in Texas

Justin Gatlin won the men’s 60m dash but lost the 150m to Jaron Flournoy at a small meeting in Fort…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Norman enters sprint history in 9.86s

Norman, who is considered one of the best quarter-milers in the world today, ran a stunning 9.86 to win at…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Watch Yohan Blake 20.62 run at Velocity Fest in Kingston

Yohan Blake, representing Titans, won the men’s 200m at Saturday’s (18 July) Velocity Fest at Jamaica College. Blake, the 2011…

By Anthony Foster 0 Min Read

Watch Elaine Thompson-Herah 11.19 run at Velocity Fest

Elaine Thompson-Herah won the women’s 100m at Saturday’s (18 July) Velocity Fest at Jamaica College. The Rio 2016 100m and…

By Anthony Foster 0 Min Read

Watch Fraser-Pryce 200m run at Velocity Fest

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce ran her first 200m of the 2020 season at Saturday’s (18 July) Velocity Fest at Jamaica College. She…

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