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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Ashanti Moore fit and ready to run fast at Champs

Ashanti Moore, despite her absence from competition since early February, admitted she is healthy and ready to challenge for the…

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Nugent runs 13.10, Venson on the double at Jamaica’s Carifta Games Trials

Kevroy Venson of Calabar High completed the middle and long-distance double on Sunday's final day of Jamaica's Carifta Games Trials…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

Carifta Games LIVE Stream – rebroadcast

Carifta Games Trials Live stream from the National Stadium in Jamaica. Kevona Davis, Tia Clayton, Tina Clayton, Sachin Dennis, Akera…

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Venson highlights Day 2 of CARIFTA Games Trials

Kevona Davis and DeAndre Watkin won the flagship events. Still, the U20 boys 1500m athletes, led by Kevroy Venson delivered…

By Anthony Foster 4 Min Read

Dayle wins 60m; Coke, Ashley on the double at NJCAA Indoor Champs

Jamaicans impressed at the weekend's National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Indoor Championships at Liberty University Indoor Track, Lynchburg, VA,…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read

CARIFTA Trials VIDEO: DeAndre Watkin wins U20 100m final

DeAndre Watkin of Jamaica College ran 10.61 to win the U20 boys' 100m final on Saturday's second day of Jamaica's…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

CARIFTA Trials VIDEO: Kevona Davis 11.46 to win U20 100m final

Kevona Davis won the U20 girls 100m final in 11.46 on Saturday's (7 March) second day of Jamaica's Carifta Games…

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Alabama Picks Up Five Medals to Wrap Up SEC Indoor Championships

The University of Alabama track & field team took home five more medals Saturday at the 2020 Southeastern Conference Indoor Championships

By Anthony Foster 4 Min Read

Kiara Grant wins Mid-Eastern Conference 60m title

Kiara Grant won the women’s 60m dash at Saturday’s Mid-Eastern Conference Championships in Landover, Maryland.

By Anthony Foster 1 Min Read

Charokee Young runs PB for 800m bronze at SEC Indoor Championships

COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Former Hydel star athlete Charokee Young won bronze at the weekend's (29 Feb - 1 Mar) 2020…

By Anthony Foster 4 Min Read

KC, Holmwood win 4x400m, Sprintec sweep senior races at Gibson McCook Relays

Kingston College won the boys' 4x400m open at Gibson McCook Relays on Saturday night (29 Feb).

By Anthony Foster 2 Min Read

Brown only Jamaica winner at SEC Indoor Championships

Clayton Brown was the only Jamaican winner over the weekend as the SEC Indoor Championships came to an end in…

By Anthony Foster 3 Min Read