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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Three Jamaicans in line for top awards in US

The United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association announced on Friday (March 20) that Jamaicans Ryan Brown,…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

Fraser-Pryce begs help for Kemoy Campbell

Track and Field queen Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce is begging support for retired Jamaican athlete Kemoy Campbell.

By Anthony Foster 6 Min Read

Bailey-Cole and Tracey tie the knot

Olympians Kemar Bailey-Cole and Ristananna Tracey tied the knot on Sunday (15 March).

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Brown wins NAIA 60m hurdles title

Rasheem Brown won the men’s 60m hurdles gold medal at the recently held NAIA Indoor Track and Field Championships.

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

JAAA suspends track and field meets

Track and field events in Jamaica have been cancelled or postponed in light of the coronavirus.

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

CARIFTA Games Postponed!

The 2020 Carifta Games has been Postponed. The event was scheduled for April 10-13 in Bermuda.

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

Former KC athlete McLeod gets Athlete of the Year Honour

Jamaican Carey McLeod is the Southeastern Conference (SEC) men’s field athlete of the year. The SEC made the announcement on…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Ashanti Moore wins 100, Dacres tops discus at UWI Invitational

Ashanti Moore won the Olympic Development women's 100m dash at Wednesday's (11 March) UWI Invitational.

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

CANCELLED! No Champs 2020

The fast-spreading coronavirus (COVID-19) has struck a massive blow in Jamaica, leading to the cancellation of the annual Boys and…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

No Penn Relays for Jamaican schools

The Jamaican government is advising schools against attending the annual Penn Relays in Philadelphia.

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Grenada Invitational Postponed

The fourth staging of the Grenada Invitational has been postponed, organizers announced in a press release.

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Williams-Mills expecting twins

Former Jamaica 400m athlete Novlene Williams-Mills and her husband Jameel are expecting twin babies.

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read