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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Happy Birthday Danny Mc

Jamaica’s Athens 2004 Olympic Games 400m hurdles silver medallist, Danny McFarlane, was born on this day, 14 June 1972.

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Happy birthday Grace Jackson

Jackson competed in the 100m and 200m for Jamaica for more than a decade in the 70s and 80s. She…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Jamaica vs USA in All-Decade Mixed 4x100m: Which team will win, asks Tyson Gay

Tyson Gay, one of America's most successful track athletes, has posted two mixed 4x100m relay teams and is challenging the…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

On this day; Asafa became world’s fastest man

On this day in Athens, Greece, 14 June 2005, Asafa Powell set a new world 100m record. Powell clocked 9.77…

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Lyles impresses with fast 300m time

American world 200m champion Noah Lyles enjoyed a very good day at training on Friday 12 June.

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

CANCELLED!!! Racers Grand Prix turns attention to 2021

Organisers of the Racers Grand Prix have decided to pull the plug on the 2020 staging. The event was set…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Brown set to join Kevona Davis at Texas Longhorns

Jamaica’s Pan American U20 triple jump champion Lotavia Brown has signed to attend the University of Texas.

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

PM Holness hails Dr Wint for his “far-reaching impact”

"Today marks 100 years since the birth of Dr Authur Wint, OD, CD, MBE, Jamaica's first Olympic gold medalist," PM…

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Happy Birthday Chanice Porter

The former Manchester High student represented Jamaica at the Doha 2019 World Championships where she reached the final of the…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Happy Birthday Brianna Lyston

Brianna Lyston is celebrating her 16th birthday today, Sunday, May 24, 2020. Lyston, a student at St. Jago, came to…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Jamaican athlete to audition on America’s Got Talent

America’s Got Talent is a show with amateur performers. Participants will have to impress celebrity judges in singing, dancing comedy…

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Baby Bolt is born

Usain Bolt and Kasi Bennett welcomed their baby girl. Baby Bolt was delivered on Sunday, 17 May 2020.

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read