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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Asafa Powell runs first 100m race of 2020

Asafa Powell ran his first 100m race of 2020 at Saturday’s (7 July) Velocity Fest Meet in Kingston.

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Fraser-Pryce runs 100m world lead as Jamaican stars return to track in Kingston

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce ran a world-leading 11 seconds flat in an unfavourable 2.2m/s wind at Saturday’s (7 July) Velocity fest held…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Usain Bolt for Tokyo 2021?

Well, there is a possible bet, and who knows, if the price is right, Bolt may return to the track.

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Noah Lyles’ swizzling 18.90 comes up short

Lyles, who faced the starter from Bradenton, stopped the clock in a fast 18.90 seconds. The time was impressive because…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Bolt shares photos of baby, Olympia Lightning Bolt

Sprint legend Usain Bolt and Kasi Bennett shared a photo of their seven-week-old daughter for the first time today (7…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Miller wins shot put in Latvia

Jamaican Ashinia Miller won the men’s shot put at Sunday’s track and field meeting in Saldus, Latvia.

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Gordon finishes ahead of Davis at Florida meet

Jamaican Chris-Ann Gordon finished ahead of American rising star Tamari Davis at Sunday’s track and field meeting in Alachua, Florida.

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Gardiner sets new national record in Florida

Steven Gardiner set a new Bahamian record at a small meeting in Alachua, Florida on Sunday (5 July).

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Lyles 9.93, Gatlin 9.99, Richards 10.94 at Florida meet

Americans Noha Lyles and Justin Gatlin, both ran wind-aided sub-10 seconds times at Saturday’s (4 July) Showdown in Otown, Florida.

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Ashmeade returns, Taylor 10.42 season opener at Showdown in Otown

Nickel Ashmeade ran his second race in three years, and Christopher Taylor opened his season, both at Saturday’s Showdown in…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Miller-Uibo wins 200/400m double in Florida

Bahamian Olympic Games 400m champion Shaunae Miller-Uibo was the only Caribbean winner at Saturday’s (4 July) Showdown Otown in Claremont,…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Happy Birthday Elaine Thompson-Herah

Thompson-Herah rose to prominence at the Beijing 2015 World Championships by narrowly missing the gold in the 200m.

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read